A camera-trap wildlife survey program hopes to collect information on the state’s wildlife with the help of volunteers.
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Rolling Back the Red Wolf Recovery Effort
In the first of a two-part series, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service’s endangered red wolf recovery program, once hailed as a groundbreaking conservation effort, is now in danger of repeal.
Audubon’s Golder Directs Flyway
Walker Golder, deputy director of Audubon North Carolina, has officially been named director of the Atlantic Flyway, a path important to migrating birds.
Currituck Damage Estimated at $2.5 Million
The most recent estimates of all damage caused by Hurricane Matthew in Currituck County stand at about $2.5 million.
Sunset Dredge Meeting Set for Nov. 12
Sunset Beach has set a new date for its meeting to allow the public to comment on dredging plans in the town’s waters, including finger canals and sensitive estuaries.
Time Granted for Figure 8 Shorebird Study
The Army Corps of Engineers has granted more time for federal wildlife officials to study the effects Figure Eight Islands proposed terminal groin will have on piping plovers.
Guest Column: Cypress Trees as Sentinels
Marcelo Ardón of N.C. State says cypress trees can serve as sentinels of North Carolina’s coastal sounds, and the public can help in discovering what these trees can tell us about the effects of sea-level rise and other changes.
Storm Debris, FEMA Assistance for Hatteras
As the Outer Banks continues to recover from Hurricane Matthew, residents of Hatteras Island now have storm debris removal and other resources to help aid their recovery.
Holden Beach Declines to Purchase Pier
Holden Beach commissioners opted not to purchase a landmark fishing pier offered for sale in the Brunswick County town.
NC Aquarium Staff Releases 33 Sea Turtles
Specialists at the North Carolina Aquarium at Pine Knoll Shores invited paying guests for a boat ride to the Gulf Stream Wednesday to release 33 rehabilitated juvenile sea turtles rescued from area beaches.
Study: Less Demand for Mid-Currituck Span
The Southern Environmental Law Center says a state study shows decreased demand for the proposed Mid-Currituck Bridge between the mainland and Corolla, as state transportation officials dispute the group’s claim that the project has been delayed.
Sunset Passage
The North Carolina Department of Transportation ferry Floyd J. Lupton leaves Hatteras Village bound for Ocracoke Island on one of its last passages of the day. Photo: Doug Waters
October Brings Birds, Birders to the Banks
October is a great time for birdwatching on the Outer Banks, with the arrival of migratory waterfowl, raptors, shorebirds and songbirds, here just in time for the Wings Over Water Wildlife Festival that continues through Sunday.
Officials Eye Water Quality As Floods Recede
Rivers have crested and begun to recede in the week and a half since rain from Hurricane Matthew inundated the eastern part of the state, but officials are unsure about the nasty stuff that’s heading downstream.
New Flood Maps May Conflict With NC Rules
Two members of panel that advises the state Coastal Resources Commission are calling for creation of a committee to study proposed new flood insurance rate maps, which they say appear to conflict with state rules and historical flood data.
Groups Seek Donations for Matthew Victims
Various groups working to meet the needs of Hurricane Matthew’s victims on Hatteras Island have offered a list of items needed.
