Author, environmental attorney and historian Lowell E. Baier explores the context for the act, its pitfalls, successes and challenges and offers a look into the future, all with the hope of preventing more losses like the extinct Carolina parakeet.
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Tryon Palace receives land for new community park
Tryon Palace Foundation at 4 p.m. Tuesday will hold a dedication ceremony for the new community park at Front and Craven streets in downtown New Bern.
Comment deadline May 15 on dredging by Cape Lookout
The draft environmental assessment examines a proposed dredging project from Back Sound to the Cape Lookout Bight, near Cape Lookout Lighthouse.
Celebrate Earth Day with Pine Knoll Shores aquarium
Party for the Planet series begins Saturday at the N.C. Aquarium at Pine Knoll Shores.
Scientists’ blog helps make NC climate, weather make sense
The State Climate Office has long published its Climate Blog, and the project to provide easily accessible information continues to yield new answers to the question, “What do we mean by ‘coastal plain?'”
‘Freedom Hill’ film screening in celebration of Earth Day
Three short films, including “Freedom Hill” about environmental racism in Princeville, will be screened Thursday evening at Cameron Art Museum in Wilmington.
Summit to celebrate oyster work so far, gear up for more
Registration is open for the two-day “N.C. Oyster Summit: Resilient Coasts, Future Roasts” set for May 9-10 in Raleigh.
Harrison Marks takes top post at Coastal Land Trust
After serving as interim executive director, the former Wachovia senior executive has accepted the role of executive director of the conservation organization.
NC Marine Fisheries license sales, renewals underway
The North Carolina Division of Marine Fisheries has begun accepting renewals for commercial fishing, seafood dealer and for-hire licenses and permits.
Belhaven’s two-day Earth Day Spring Fling begins Friday
Belhaven is celebrating Earth Day with cleanups, a gala, demonstrations and other events throughout town this weekend.
Guide Tom Roller says healthy fisheries take care of fishers
The owner of WaterDog Guide Service of Beaufort serves on the N.C. Marine Fisheries Commission and the South Atlantic Fishery Management Council, and was recently honored for his conservation ethic.
It’s ‘Free Clean Up Week’ for Brunswick County residents
This week only, Brunswick County residents can dispose of tires, metal, paint, oil, batteries and other materials at the landfill at no charge.
Morris Landing preserve cleanup slated for April 28
Volunteers will work to remove marine debris from the estuarine shoreline, roadside and oyster shell and help maintain the living shorelines by replacing and adjusting oyster shell bags on the reef.
Earth Day program to feature ‘Sea, Stars and S’mores’
After learning how light pollution affects sea turtles and stargazing, visitors will have the chance to make s’mores.
Shackleford stallion dies during attempted transfer
The 6-year-old horse was under anesthesia while being transferred from Shackleford Banks to the Rachel Carson Reserve.
Officials show off progress on new Fort Fisher visitor center
After more than a decade of planning and fundraising, construction is underway on the Fort Fisher State Historic Site’s new center that’s three times larger than the current building.