State transportation officials and Cape Hatteras National Seashore invite the public to comment on proposed changes to the ferry facilities serving Hatteras and Ocracoke Island.
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Wide Swath of Shellfish Waters Closed
The Division of Marine Fisheries has closed 2,450 acres of shellfish waters, a move prompted by unsafe bacterial levels measured during sanitary surveys and reviews during the last five years.
Our Celestial Coast: Planets Near and Far
NASA recently announced the discovery of seven exoplanets circling another star 40 light-years away; and March offers glimpses of planets closer to home, including Mars, Uranus and Mercury.
‘Swan Song’
Thousands of wintering tundra swans take to Pungo Lake in the Pocosin Lakes National Wildlife Refuge, as seen from the perspective of the easternmost observation platform. Photo: Doug Waters
Hunting Permit System Proposed for Reserve
The public is invited to comment at an upcoming meeting in Beaufort on proposed plans for a hunting permit system for the Rachel Carson Reserve in Carteret County.
Trump to Slash EPA Budget, Regulations
President Trump is taking aim at the Environmental Protection Agency’s funding and authority in his forthcoming proposed budget and an executive order signed Tuesday.
Our Coast’s Food: Giving Rutabagas a Chance
They’re hard as a rock with a decidedly bitter taste, but the humble rutabaga occupies an important place in the culinary history of the Carolina coast, and it deserves recognition.
Judge Allows Blounts Creek Case to Continue
Environmental groups can now pursue an appeal in a Blounts Creek case after a motion to dismiss the appeal was denied by a judge.
Federation Plan Links Restoration, Economy
The North Carolina Coastal Federation is set to release a set of recommended strategies for bolstering coastal economies, unveiling the plan at a summit March 22-23 in Raleigh.
Work Continues on Rich Inlet Biological Study
Figure Eight Island property owners last year voted down a plan for a terminal groin at Rich Inlet, but U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service scientists are still working on an environmental study for the project.
Cooper Replaces Top DEQ Official
The Cooper administration has replaced Michael Ellison, director of the state’s Division of Mitigation Services, naming an interim director to lead the division.
One of Two Plans for Park Shows Boat Ramp
A design firm has presented two development plans for 290 acres of newly acquired land at Hammocks Beach State Park, one set with and one without a controversial boat launch area.
Our Coast’s Food: The Lure of Oyster Bars
Oyster bars are a staple of North Carolina’s coast with a rich history dating back to the late 1800s, but only a few authentic experiences remain.
Pender Seeks Public Input on Planning
Officials in Pender County invite residents to comment during an upcoming meeting to discuss resilient redevelopment plans and needs in response to flooding from Hurricane Matthew.
Science Network Links Researchers, Teachers
The fifth annual SciREN Coast event brought together more than 130 scientists and educators to find creative ways to teach scientific concepts.
Emerald Isle Seeks Grant for Land Purchase
Emerald Isle has applied for a state grant for use in purchasing a nearly 30-acre tract near the old town hall for preservation and recreation purposes.
