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.
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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.
Sam’s Field Notes: Dog-Day Cicadas
The mating calls of dog-day cicadas are one of nature’s familiar sounds of summer that, when they go silent, signal the changing of the seasons.
Rising Rivers Prompt Rescues, Health Fears
Rivers swollen by Hurricane Matthew’s heavy rains are forcing evacuations and rescues, as many worry about the toxic waste that rising waters are carrying toward the eastern part of the state.
Matthew’s Death Toll Now 22
Gov. Pat McCrory announced Thursday that Hurricane Matthew’s death toll had risen to 22 and urged caution as flood waters continue to rise.
Northeast NC Swamped in Matthew’s Deluge
Parts of northeastern North Carolina were still recovering from September’s Hurricane Hermine when Hurricane Matthew dumped up to 15 inches of rainfall on the region this past weekend.
Officials: Toss Water to Prevent Mosquitoes
The North Carolina Department of Public Safety reminded residents to “tip and toss” outdoor containers of water to curb mosquito breeding after Hurricane Matthew.
NOAA Offers Post-Matthew Resources
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration has released online resources for use by coastal communities in dealing with marine debris in the aftermath of Hurricane Matthew, including high-resolution, aerial shoreline imagery and a response guide.
