An Environmental Protection Agency rule would set limits on six per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances in public water systems with providers responsible for monitoring and notifying the public when levels exceed standards.
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Teens needed to volunteer at Fort Fisher aquarium
Online registration is open for ages 14 to 17 to become summer volunteers at N.C. Aquarium at Fort Fisher.
Beaufort whale center to hold open house, tours
Typically not open to the public on a regular basis, Bonehenge Whale Center in Beaufort will host an open house April 1 and behind-the-scenes tours throughout the year.
DEQ now offers online option to request public records
The new online form on the state Department of Environmental Quality website is an effort by the state agency to improve efficiency, tracking and fulfillment of requests by staff, officials said.
‘A strange and beautiful place’: My portable paradise
The paddle from downtown Beaufort to the Rachel Carson Reserve offers “tranquility like no other” for guest columnist and N.C. Coastal Reserve Communications Specialist Jillian Daly.
NCDOT needs volunteers April 15-29 for spring litter sweep
Use the North Carolina Department of Transportation website to find local litter management coordinators for your area to participate.
Cleanup begins this summer at Navassa site; meeting set
The work is to be discussed next week during a virtual and in-person community meeting and an in-person information session.
Expect construction-related delays on way to Bogue Banks
Motorists can expect delays while crossing the Emerald Isle Bridge or traveling Highway 70 in Morehead City in the coming weeks.
Offshore wind advocates weigh opportunities, uncertainties
Government officials, researchers and utility insiders shared their observations and concerns about the burgeoning industry during a recent symposium.
Federal appeals court affirms mid-Currituck bridge decision
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the 4th Circuit ruled that transportation agencies did not violate National Environmental Policy Act by not issuing a new environmental study.
State issues permit for Chowan County wind energy project
The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality’s Division of Energy, Mineral, and Land Resources announced Tuesday that it had granted approval for up to 45 turbines and associated infrastructure to be built north of Edenton.
State announces millions for park accessibility grants
Four coastal park facilities to receive funding for accessibility projects through the Parks and Recreation Trust Fund.
Onslow County’s rich coastal history often overlooked
In our county history series: Onslow is home to a sprawling Marine Corps base, but its two rivers were the center of growth for 200 years before.
EPA announces proposed federal PFAS contaminant levels
The Environmental Protection Agency proposed limits for half-dozen chemical compounds, including GenX, in drinking water.
Ocracoke Light Station 200th anniversary event May 18
Cape Hatteras National Seashore plans to celebrate Ocracoke Light Station’s 200th anniversary with a special event and weekly educational programs.
Open houses set on Kitty Hawk offshore wind project
Avangrid Renewables will host informational open houses in Kitty Hawk, Nags Head, Havelock and Morehead City.
