The life and work of Dr. Hubert Eaton will be commemorated with a North Carolina Civil Rights Trail marker in front of the historic downtown courthouse in Wilmington.
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‘Cutting edge of coastal science’: Institute marks 10th year
The Coastal Studies Institute chose Saturday, Earth Day, to celebrate a decade on the East Carolina University Outer Banks Campus with an open house.
Asian small-clawed otter pups join family in public habitat
Gemma, Kai and Ren joined siblings and parents in their public habitat for the first time Tuesday morning at N.C. Aquarium at Fort Fisher.
UNCW to screen ‘Shew’s Natural Treasures’ April 30
University of North Carolina Wilmington professor Roger Shew highlights in his documentary the area’s natural landscapes and challenges these environments face.
Carteret County begins search for Bogue Banks sand
Carteret County Beach Commission members were presented with potential offshore borrow locations from where the county may pump sand onto Bogue Banks ocean shorelines.
NC farm bill would restrict how state defines wetlands
Environmentalists say the bill would strip the state’s ability to fill in regulatory gaps to protect federally nonjurisdictional waters, including isolated wetlands.
House falls short in move to override WOTUS-rollback veto
The 227-196 vote included all seven North Carolina House Republicans and 1st District Democratic Rep. Don Davis in favor of the veto override.
Aquarium to host Carnival to Combat Climate Change
This year’s event, “Ocean Health,” is from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and is included with admission or membership to N.C. Aquarium at Pine Knoll Shores.
Documentary series examines drinking water pollution
“Our America: Trouble on Tap” looks at how environmental pollution, climate change and aging infrastructure are gradually eroding the ability for more and more communities across the United States to have access to free and potable drinking water.
Northeast NC trail connects African American history
A quest to drive visitors to the Historic Jarvisburg Colored School Museum has led to the creation of the nine-county African American Experience of Northeast North Carolina trail.
$21M recommended for climate change resilience projects
The North Carolina Coastal Federation, Gullah Geechee Cultural Heritage Corridor, N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission and National Audubon Society have been recommended for a total of $20.9 million in federal funding.
Coastal Resources Commission to vote on FLUPSY permits
The commission meets Wednesday in Manteo and is likely to consider permitting for floating upweller systems, or FLUPSYs, at private docks and permitted marinas.
Book chronicles Endangered Species Act’s first 50 years
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.
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.
