The Department of Interior — including national parks — must phase out single-use plastic products within the decade, Interior Secretary Deb Haaland announced Thursday, but advocates remain worried.
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Public can speak out on proposed Gullah Geechee Trail
The 14-mile-long study area spans from Phoenix Park in Navassa to Brunswick Nature Park.
No frittering for fritillaries
A Gulf fritillary rests on a flower inside the Butterfly House at Airlie Gardens in Wilmington. Guests can roam the 2,700-square-foot native North Carolina butterfly house that is part of the extensive Airlie Gardens. Admission is required to enter the gardens but is free to New Hanover County residents the first Sunday of every month. Photo: Mark Courtney
Edenton’s history ‘an everyday part of life’ for its residents
The Chowan County town of 5,000 boasts one of the largest groups of historic buildings in North Carolina, numerous notable figures from the past and the distinction of creating the state’s the historic preservation movement.
Partnership to deploy new artificial reef in Pamlico waters
The project will be the second Pamlico River reef project for the North Carolina Division of Marine Fisheries, the Coastal Conservation Association of North Carolina and Raleigh-based Natrx in the last 16 months.
Atlantic States Fisheries Commission to hold yearly meeting
The four-day meeting for the commission that regulates fisheries that migrate between state waters along the East Coast is scheduled for Oct. 16-19 at Beaufort Hotel in Beaufort.
National Park Service plans unclear as shutdown looms
Update Oct. 2: The U.S. House and Senate have approved a continuing resolution that funds federal government operations through Nov. 17, putting a hold on potential closure of the three national parks located on the Outer Banks.
Science Advisory Board to hear update on PFAS toxicity
The Secretaries’ Science Advisory Board is to hear an overview on a toxicity assessment for a specific PFAS and its presence in the state.
Swim advisory posted at Beaufort County river access
The advisory is for the public access to Pamlico River at Havens Gardens Park off Park Drive in Washington.
Outrigger club completes second leg of coastal NC trek
Wrightsville Beach Outrigger Canoe Club paddlers recently completed a three-day, 125-mile journey from Swansboro to Cape Hatteras in a traditional oceangoing Polynesian canoe to raise awareness of risks to water quality.
CRC science panel to assess new sea level rise studies
The panel will also review updates related to Inlet Hazard Areas, and discuss methodologies and data pertaining to oceanfront erosion rates.
‘Crafted from Wood’ to open at Elizabeth City museum
The exhibit opening Nov. 11 explores the gift of crafting treasures from wood while highlighting the training and abilities of the crafter.
MFC committee to name candidates for fishery councils
The N.C. Marine Fisheries Commission Nominating Committee meets Oct. 9 to select candidates for at-large seats on the South Atlantic Fishery Management Council and the Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council.
USFWS plans to chemically treat part of Lake Mattamuskeet
The EPA warning label for an algaecide proposed for use in a trial project at algal-bloom-plagued Lake Mattamuskeet cites the product’s potential risks to birds.
Reserve foal receives off-site care after showing distress
The days-old foal was transported from Rachel Carson Reserve to N.C. State University’s College of Veterinary Medicine.
Governor proclaims Sept. 25-29 as Clean Energy Week
Calling North Carolina “the epicenter of clean energy,” Gov. Roy Cooper said the transition is good for the environment and the economy.
