Researchers with grants from the North Carolina Policy Collaboratory are proposing new, simpler ways to test for GenX and other emerging contaminants in drinking water and to encourage more frequent water sampling.
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Rebuild the Red Wolf Recovery Effort
Guest columnist Christian Hunt of Defenders of Wildlife writes that a U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service proposal to reduce the Red Wolf Recovery Program’s territory will lead to the species’ extinction in the wild.
SELC Looks to Stop GenX, Other Chemicals
The Southern Environmental Law Center Monday asked DEQ to make Chemours stop all emissions and discharges of GenX and related compounds and threatened to sue the firm over federal pollution law violations.
New Hanover Gets Stormwater Retrofits
The North Carolina Coastal Federation is working on a series of stormwater retrofit projects in New Hanover County.
Utility Board Set to Consider Filtering Options
Cape Fear Public Utility Authority directors are set to review the results of a study of options for filtering GenX and other contaminants found in the Wilmington area’s drinking water.
Riverwatch Seeks Program Coordinator
Coastal Carolina Riverwatch is looking for a program coordinator to work in the areas of the Crystal Coast Waterkeeper and White Oak-New Riverkeeper Alliance, both in eastern North Carolina.
Panel to Advise DEQ on Environmental Justice
An advisory board introduced Wednesday at DEQ headquarters in Raleigh is tasked with guiding the agency’s decision making to ensure disadvantaged and minority populations’ interests are considered.
Study: Humpback Whale Births Rebound
A new study co-authored by North Carolina researchers indicates that the humpback whale population that lives in the southern oceans near Antarctica is recovering.
Former Frisco Pier Parking Area Re-Opens
With the project to remove the Frisco Pier on hold due to the beginning of the sea turtle nesting and hatching season, the parking lot beside the former structure has re-opened to the public.
Nags Head To Wait On Nourishment Project
Nags Head Board of Commissioners voted to move the town’s beach nourishment project to 2019 to avoid the dramatically higher costs of a project this summer.
Beaufort Hears Public Concerns Over Harbor
Beaufort and the North Carolina Coastal Reserve held last week a Beaufort Harbor management public meeting to better understand concerns residents have about Taylor’s Creek.
Summer Science School Enrollment Open
Youngsters can learn about the maritime and natural history of the state’s coast during the 2018 Summer Science School offered through the N.C. Maritime Museum and N.C. Coastal Reserve and National Estuarine Research Reserve.
Cape Hatteras To Host Business Orientations
Cape Hatteras National Seashore will host orientations and open houses for commercial service providers May 14 in Ocracoke, May 15 in Manteo and May 17 in Buxton.
Group Marks Astronomy Day
The Crystal Coast Stargazers celebrate International Astronomy Day April 21 with a star party at Fort Macon State Park. The astronomy group’s monthly parties, hosted by Park Ranger Paul Terry, are open to the public and well attended. Photo: Doug Waters
Prospects Dim for Endangered Red Wolves
Conditions in northeastern North Carolina are unfavorable for sustaining the dwindling population of red wolves, according to an assessment released last week, but wildlife officials say they’re not giving up on recovery.
Event to Focus on Cape Fear River Plan
An open house on the Lower Cape Fear River Blueprint, a collaborative effort to protect, manage and restore the river and its natural resources, is set for May 22.
