The contaminated oysters that caused the recent death of a North Carolina resident were not a North Carolina shellfish product, state officials confirmed.
Regan: Dorian Highlights Need for Resilience
State officials, led by Department of Environmental Quality Secretary Michael Regan, toured the Outer Banks by air this week to assess damage caused by Hurricane Dorian.
Kirkman: Port Study Could Avert Controversy
Carteret County’s economic development director says a recent study of what it would take to make the state port’s Radio Island property ready for industry can help the ports authority avoid past mistakes.
Lake Mattamuskeet Plan Gets State’s OK
The state has approved the Lake Mattamuskeet Watershed Restoration Plan, an effort to address water quality and flooding issues that’s taken more than two years to develop.
Sea Level Rise Report to Look Beyond 2050
The Coastal Resources Commission is directing its science advisory panel to look at sea level rise predictions beyond 30 years in its 2020 update to a state report.
Event Set to Honor Diamond City’s Legacy
The Diamond City Homecoming set for Aug. 17 is a celebration held every five years to remember the community that once called Shackleford Banks home.
Federation to Honor 10 Coastal Stewards
The North Carolina Coastal Federation is set to recognize 10 individuals, businesses and government agencies for their commitment to environmental stewardship.
Park, Partners Sculpt Plan to Curb Debris
Summer interns patrolling for sea turtles at Hammocks Beach State Park found few visitors but gobs of trash, setting in motion a campaign with stakeholders using a sculpture to educate folks about marine debris.
NCDOT Gets OK for Short-Term Erosion Fix
After losing more than 70 feet of shoreline in the past year, NCDOT has been granted special permission to install sandbags in ways not generally allowed by state rules.
Study Examines PFAS Data From 3 States
A three-year study is underway to better understand the extent of poly- and perfluoroalkyl substances contamination in North Carolina, Colorado and Michigan and its effects on residents.
Swan Island Oyster Reef Nearly Complete
Work is wrapping up this week on a three-year habitat restoration project in Pamlico Sound that’s intended as an insurance policy for the state’s oyster population.
Bill Extends Beaufort’s Waterway Jurisdiction
Beaufort would have more power to address derelict boats and marine debris under a bill that has now cleared both the House and Senate.
Jazz Fest Marks 10th Year With State Support
The state is recognizing as part of its Year of Music the 10th annual Ocean City Jazz Festival, set for July 5-7, as the host community marks its 60th anniversary.
Leland Proposes Rules to Preserve Trees
Leland’s planning board is set to review Tuesday proposed rules for tree retention and planting requirements.
State Declares June 19 Coastal Reserve Day
State Department of Environmental Quality Secretary Michael Regan announced Wednesday during a 30th anniversary ceremony for the North Carolina Coastal Reserve and National Estuarine Research Reserve in Beaufort that June 19, 2019, is North Carolina Coastal Reserve Day.
Natural Fixes Touted At Resilience Summit
Flooding and erosion problems are best solved with approaches that mimic nature, say developers, town officials and others who spoke last week during the N.C. Coastal Resilience Summit.
