The South Atlantic Salt Marsh Initiative unveiled Wednesday includes measures to conserve natural land near marshes so the tidal wetlands can move inland as sea levels rise.
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After 200th celebration, Ocracoke Light set for restoration
Thursday marks the 200th anniversary celebration of the Ocracoke Light Station, an event to be livestreamed on Facebook, and officials look to a $2 million project to preserve the historic site amid rising sea levels.
State has $47M for hurricane-impacted residents
This is the third phase of the Affordable Housing Development Fund program, and the money is for financing multifamily or single-family housing rehabilitation and new construction outside the 100-year floodplain.
Ocracoke museum to boost collections care
The Ocracoke Preservation Society is one of 44 institutions selected by the Collections Assessment for Preservation program to assess and improve collections care.
Park service seeks 10-year dredge, beach sand permit
For the first time in more than a decade, the National Park Service hopes to unclog two channels that passenger ferries and private boaters use to access Cape Lookout National Seashore, and place the material that is dredged onto the soundside beach in front of the lighthouse compound.
State to offer Flood Resiliency Blueprint input sessions
NCDEQ will hold public sessions in New Bern, Lumberton and Wilmington to gather feedback on the statewide initiative to address riverine flooding.
Cape Fear River Watch to host ‘State of the River’ forum
“The State of the River Forum offers a unique opportunity to learn from experts, and to network and brainstorm with people who understand the issues first-hand, and those who can get things done to effect positive change,” organizers said.
Deeds filed for Atlantic Beach dunes lead to access dispute
James Anthony Bunn has notified numerous beachfront property owners in Atlantic Beach that he now owns the dunes in front of their properties and that their continued access to the beach amounts to trespassing.
Commission to vote on rule change to help protect shellfish
During the meeting May 24-26 in Beaufort, N.C. Marine Fisheries Commission members are scheduled to vote on a rule change to help protect shellfish and amendments to striped mullet and spotted seatrout management plans.
State drought-free for first time in 2 years: Climate office
The consistent and heavy showers in April have led to a clear drought map since May 4 on the U.S. Drought Monitor for all 100 counties, according to the North Carolina Drought Management Advisory Council.
Buying out threatened oceanfront homes is not a crazy idea
Dr. Rob Young, director of the Western Carolina University/Duke University Program for the Study of Developed Shorelines, compares the costs of a possible buyout of 80 highly exposed properties in Rodanthe to the costs of beach nourishment, which could be triple that amount over 15 years.
Raise a glass for shark conservation May 19
The family-friendly event May 19 at Crystal Coast Brewing Co. in Atlantic Beach is to raise funds for shark conservation.
Threatened structures agency to discuss insurance’s role
The Threatened Oceanfront Structures Interagency Work Group is to discuss the role of public and private insurance when it meets May 24 via web conference.
Waterways panel eyes Avon, emergency ferry harbors
Now that the dredge Miss Katie has improved conditions in Hatteras Inlet’s Connector Channel, the Dare County Waterways Commission is looking ahead to long-discussed projects in Avon Harbor and the Stumpy Point emergency ferry harbor.
N.C. 12 speeds to be lowered for peak travel season
The speed limits for sections of N.C. 12 in Currituck and Dare counties will be lowered to 35 mph from the off-season speed limit of 45 mph.
Swimming advisory lifted at Sandy Bay area in Dare County
Officials said Thursday that the advisory was lifted because water testing shows that bacteria levels have dropped below the state’s and Environmental Protection Agency’s standards set for swimming and water play.
