Commercial wind farms off the N.C. coast will likely have minimal adverse environmental effects, notes a federal study. People will have a chance to comment on the study at three meetings this week.
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“First Beach Snow”
Photograph by Jeffery King
Five years ago this week Oak Island was a winter wonderland.
Federation Set to Launch Two Websites
Come Monday, Coastal Review Online will move to a new digital home and the federation’s website will get a complete remodeling.
Navassa Superfund Site Slated for Cleanup
More than $10 million has been allocated to clean up the site of a former wood treatment plant following a federal lawsuit that resulted in the largest environmental settlement in U.S. history.
Ocean Isle Applies for Corps Groin Permit
Town leaders are now banking on the construction of a 750-foot terminal groin to fend off further erosion on the east end of the island.
Crab Pot Project Is a Success
The N.C. Coastal Federation’s pilot program wrapped up, clearing hundreds of derelict crab pots from waterways between Ocracoke Island and the Virginia line
Coastal Sketch: Don Ensley
Meet the first board president of the N.C. Coastal Federation. His passion for community activism led the successful battle against peat mining in Eastern North Carolina.
State Studies LNG Plant at Ports
A plant to export liquid natural gas could be built at the state ports in Morehead City or Wilmington, according to a report presented recently to the N.C. General Assembly.
Oysters Are Good for Business
A two-day conference will stress the importance of oyster restoration projects to the coastal economy.
Feds Announce Atlantic Drilling Plan
The Obama Administration announced plans to potentially open portions of the Atlantic coast, including offshore North Carolina, to oil and natural gas drilling for the first time in 30 years.
Our Coast’s Food: Classic Pimento Cheese
Or “pamena” cheese, as true Southerners might say. The recipe has gotten downright uppity at some restaurants, but this one is a true N.C. classic.
Teaming Up for the Lockwood Folly
The N.C. Coastal Federation, Oak Island and volunteers are working to reduce the amount of stormwater runoff polluting the river.
Feds Move Closer to Offshore Wind in N.C.
The federal government yesterday took the next significant step toward developing commercial wind energy off the N.C. coast by releasing an environmental assessment that supports the potential lease sale for more than 300,000 acres.
Investigation Prompts Check-Up for Local Creek
Draining a stormwater pond in Swansboro that led to the muddying of a creek has prompted the state to test the creek’s overall water quality.
Extending Utilities Could Risk Federal Funding
If it connects its public utilities to a proposed development in Sunset Beach, Brunswick County could be cut off from future federal funding.
North Topsail Beach Groins for a Solution
Town leaders consider their options for controlling severe erosion at the island’s north end, including the possibility of building a terminal groin.
