Finding solutions for imperiled N.C. 12, including the ferry terminal at Ocracoke Island’s north end, is a “top priority,” an NCDOT official told the Coastal Resources Commission.
Park Service, NCDOT Unveil Autonomous Bus
Officials rolled out Tuesday a pilot program at the Wright Brothers National Memorial featuring the first self-driving shuttle to be tested at a national park.
Dredging Underway at Hatteras Inlet
The hopper dredge Murden began work Saturday dredging the South Ferry Channel and will work on the problem shoal until April 21.
Ferry Division’s Needs Among NCDOT’s Woes
Coastal residents and the economy depend on the state’s ferry system, but disasters, shoaling, diminishing funds and an ageing fleet compound the challenge.
Region Eyes Ecotourism as Key to Adaptation
There’s no easy answer when it comes to flooding in the Albemarle-Pamlico region, but there’s a move on to not only live with water, but also to capitalize on it.
NC Project Shows Opportunity in Resilience
Surrounded by water, nonprofits in NC’s “Inner Banks” region say bringing the environment to the people is key to community resilience.
Murphy Says Jetties Needed at Oregon Inlet
Congressman Greg Murphy says he supports efforts by state legislators and others that could allow long-debated jetties to be built at Oregon Inlet.
Wright Memorial to Get Outdoor Upgrades
A new plan aims to improve the outdoor visitor experience at the Wright Brothers National Memorial, which has not changed much since 1960.
Judge Orders Release of Red Wolves in NC
A federal judge has sided with conservation groups, ruling that the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service must immediately resume releases of captive-bred red wolves into the management area in northeastern North Carolina.
Commission Talks Dredge Material Disposal
Dare County Waterways Commission heard details during its Wednesday meeting on a comprehensive proposal laying out numerous options for disposal of dredge material.
Nags Head Looks to Its Other Shoreline
Nags Head officials say a proposed management plan would help the town address flooding and erosion problems along its 17 miles of Roanoke Sound shoreline.
Long-Term Plans Ahead for Shifting Sands
Federal, state and local officials in coastal North Carolina are taking new approaches toward sand management and ever more serious beach erosion and channel shoaling.
OBX Plates Still in Demand Decades Later
Since the OBX license plate was released Dec. 23, 1999, demand remains steady for the plate only issued over the counter on the Outer Banks.
Panel Eyes Future of Hatteras Inlet Navigation
Realignment of the federal channel and the Corps’ proposal to expand the area included in the existing federal authorization for Rollinson Channel could help in addressing challenges in the management of Hatteras Inlet.
Manteo Dredge Project Underway … Almost
Dredging was set to begin Monday at Roanoke Sound and Shallowbag Bay, but technical and weather challenges mean more waiting before the Elizabeth II can set sail again.
Center Files New Lawsuit Over River Species
The Center for Biological Diversity has filed a second lawsuit against the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service for failing to act as required to conserve the Carolina madtom and the Neuse River waterdog.
