In the first of two parts on polluted runoff, we explore where it comes from, its effects on coastal water quality and the rules in place to try and control it.
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Bald Head’s Battle with the Sea
Officials on Bald Head Island in the mouth of the Cape Fear River are asking for a host of changes to state rules that they say are needed to allow them to better control worsening erosion.
Smart Yards Can Be Smart Investments
A free booklet, “Smart Yards,” offers inexpensive ways to cut polluted runoff from your property to protect water quality and save money.
Turtle Tales
Young hands can touch a sea turtle shell and inquiring minds can learn about our coast’s most beloved sea creature at weekly programs at Cape Hatteras National Seashore.
2013 Pelican Award Winners
Lena Ritter of Onslow County attracted the attention of Walter Cronkite after her five-year fight to save Permuda Island. The N.C. Coastal Federation honored her lifelong dedication to our coast by awarding her its Lifetime Achievement Award.
Cape Lookout
Come visit one of the three great capes that punctuate the N.C. coast. Here, you’ll find an amazing array of wildlife, great fishing, unique history and a breathtaking view from atop the famous lighthouse.
Bringing Back the Juniper
Two property owners in Hyde County will participate in a program that pays private landowners to plant Atlantic white cedar trees on their property in an attempt to restore this now-rare coastal habitat.
Our Coast’s Food: Fried Shrimp
Fried shrimp is perhaps the most beloved seafood dish on the N.C. coast, but making it at home can be a bit of a messy chore. Follow these simple suggestions for perfect fried shrimp.
Public Hearing on Titan Permit Set
The state Division of Air Quality wants to hear from the public before deciding whether to grant Titan America’s request for a permit extension. The company wants to increase the amount of pollutants emitted from its proposed Castle Hayne cement plant.
Legislature Wraps Up Session
Terminal groins, landfills and rules were among the handful of remaining environmental laws that moved through the N.C. General Assembly as lawmakers wrap up the session this morning.
Cameras Capture Wildlife Along River
The red fox looks a bit surprised to have its picture made. It is one of the many animals along the Northeast Cape Fear River that was photographed remotely as part of a project to document wildlife along the river.
Fumigation Plan Raises a Stink
The state will hold a public hearing on a proposal to fumigate logs at the state port in Morehead City, a plan that has once again raised fears in the town over development at the port.
Budget Deal Shuffles State Trust Funds
The state budget that will likely be approved by the N.C. General Assembly this week merges the clean water and natural heritage trust funds and replaces all members of regulatory commissions.
Some WWII Wrecks Could Still Leak Oil
Thirty-six sunken merchant ships — many sunk by German U-boats during the Battle of the North Atlantic — may still contain oil and could threaten marine resources.
Wood Pellet Plan May Hinge on Faraway Policies
Eco-policy in the United Kingdom could decide, more than all the blueprints and well-laid plans, the future of wood pellets here in North Carolina.
Groups Win Appeal on Bonner Bridge Permit
A Superior Court judge recently allowed two environmental groups to challenge the key state permit for the new bridge across Oregon Inlet on the Outer Banks.
