The state Senate gave final approval yesterday to a $21.7 billion state budget that includes dozens of provisions affecting coastal policy and spending, including a weakening of sandbag rules and raising the cap on terminal groins.
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El Niño and Hurricanes
One of the strongest El Ninos on record has formed in the Pacific Ocean and will affect the hurricanes that threaten our coast. We tell you why.
Park Service OKs Bonner Bridge Plan
The National Park Service has signed off on the approvals needed for the state to begin construction of the 52-year old Bonner Bridge over Oregon Inlet.
Holden Beach Groin Study Out for Review
The Corps of Engineers recently released its draft environmental study and is seeking public comments on a proposed terminal groin project at Holden Beach.
A Simple Favorite: Shrimp Cocktail
Shrimp cocktail has been a familiar appetizer since the early 1900s, and while the preparation may be simple, seasoning and presentation can make it unique.
‘Sunrise at Sneads Ferry’
Photographer Frank Ostmann of Hampstead captured this image, “Sunrise at Sneads Ferry,” at 6 a.m. June 11 at Sneads Ferry Marina.
Coastal Review Gets Conservation Award
The N.C. Wildlife Federation has named Coastal Review Online “Conservation Communicator of the Year,” an award to be presented Saturday at a banquet in Cary.
Fish Respond to Warming Ocean
Researcher Chuck Bangley has evidence that North Carolina is seeing some of the biggest changes in fish behavior resulting from warming ocean temperatures.
Agreement Reached on Petrel Status
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has agreed to decide by September 2018 whether the black-capped petrel will be protected under the Endangered Species Act.
EPA Offers Resources for Climate Change
The Environmental Protection Agency has developed tools to help state and local governments plan for and adapt to the risks and effects of climate change.
Environmental Bills at a Standstill
Legislators haven’t made much progress in reaching agreement on two “reform” bills that would have far-reaching effects on environmental regulations.
Opponents: Terminal Groin Study Flawed
Those opposed to a planned terminal groin at Figure Eight Island say the environmental study for the project fails to fully consider its cumulative effects.
‘Loggerhead’s First Steps’
Photographer Emily Woodward of Beaufort captured this image, “Loggerhead’s First Steps,” Aug. 28 while monitoring sea turtle nests at Masonboro Island Reserve.
Woodpeckers Thrive at Rugged Preserve
The Palmetto-Peartree Preserve is a rough wilderness, ill-suited to casual visitors, but it’s a surprisingly successful habitat for red-cockaded woodpeckers.
Researchers Seek Ideas for Collaboration
The Kenan Institute at N.C. State will partner with North Carolina Sea Grant on a new collaborative research program focused on community collaborations.
‘Citizen Scientists’ Join Groundwater Study
Volunteer “citizen scientists” are helping in an ECU study to determine the relationship between sea-level rise and the groundwater table on Bogue Banks.
