After months of discussion and behind-the-scenes activity, there are finally visible signs of things to come at troubled drainage ponds in front of two churches in Cape Carteret.
Pamlico Commissioners Lose Patience
Five months after asking the Army Corps of Engineers to investigate alleged illegal ditching of wetlands, Pamlico County commissioners want EPA to intervene.
Feds Continue Probe of Hofmann Wetlands
Public opposition against N.C. State University’s proposed sale of Hofmann Forest is growing on several fronts as the federal investigation continues into possible wetland violations.
Oyster Workshop: A Meeting of the Minds
Experts gathered in Beaufort to talk about the best ways to restore and enhance North Carolina’s oyster populations and water quality.
Talking Shop About Oysters
Experts will gather near Beaufort today for a two-day workshop to talk about restoring the state’s native oysters.
Coastal Sketch: Dick Bierly
The president of the N.C. Coastal Federation, a retired business executive, would have been surprised years ago if someone had asked him if he was an environmentalist.
Corps Investigates Ditching in Hofmann
The N.C. Coastal Federation’s request for information spurred the Army Corps of Engineers to investigate possible illegal ditching of wetlands in the Hofmann Forest.
A ‘Shellebration’ to Honor the Oyster
The N.C. Coastal Federation is planning parties across the state to highlight the importance of oysters to our coastal waters.
Questions Surround Hofmann Forest Sale
As the clock slowly ticks toward the June 30 deadline for the sale of the Hofmann Forest, much remains shrouded in mystery.
How Aggressive Will the State Be?
Regulators charged with protecting the state’s wetlands now work for a slimmed down environmental agency that is expected to be more business friendly. More of those regulators than ever before now can be fired at any time, for any reason.
Bad Moon Arising Over State’s Wetlands?
Several events during the first year of Gov. Pat McCrory’s administration have activists in North Carolina alarmed that the state’s once-firm commitment to preserving wetlands is eroding.
A Disturbing Report About Wetlands
Wetlands are still disappearing despite our best intentions. We’ll spend the next three days looking into the reasons why and at North Carolina’s willingness to protect its wetlands.
Federation Requests Hofmann Records
The N.C. Coastal Federation has asked the Army Corps of Engineers for information about thousands of acres in the Hofmann Forest that appear to have been cleared.
Court Battle for Park Land Continues
The state Supreme Court, in a ruling released last week, agreed to review a N.C. Court of Appeals decision in a long-running legal dispute that could add 289 acres to Hammocks Beach State Park.
Land Clearing in Pamlico May Spur Action
Pamlico County commissioners tonight will consider taking action on a major land-clearing operation that farmers and business leaders fear is damaging wetlands and could lead to serious coastal water quality degradation.
Small Shorebird May Yet Ruffle Feathers
The federal government recently proposed listing the red knot as “threatened” under the Endangered Species Act. Will the action lead to more public opposition?
