Seven towns and two counties have been named as recipients of the state funding to improve accessibility, purchase property and build or renovate facilities.
NOAA Fisheries is celebrating National Seafood Month
The National Marine Fisheries Service is celebrating National Seafood Month to recognize the U.S.’s role as a global leader in sustainable seafood for both wild-caught and farmed species.
Coastal Habitat Protection Plan Steering Committee to meet
The N.C. Coastal Habitat Protection Plan Steering Committee will meet at 1 p.m. Oct. 25 by web conference to review and discuss public comment received on the draft 2021 amendment.
State to host PFAS, GenX remediation update
NCDEQ will host a virtual public information session Nov. 16 about PFAS at Chemours’ Fayetteville Works facility.
Oyster harvest by hand from public bottom to begin Friday
Harvesting oysters by hand methods from public bottom opens at sunrise Friday, coinciding with North Carolina Oyster Week this week.
Cooper signs bill with carbon-reduction goals
Gov. Roy Cooper has signed a bipartisan energy bill that directs the state Utilities Commission to work toward significant carbon-reduction goals for public energy producers.
1898 massacre to be commemorated next month
New Hanover County, Wilmington, area organizations and partners are set to commemorate the 123rd anniversary of the 1898 Wilmington Massacre and Coup d’état with several events.
Work on Pungo Creek bridge replacement to begin Monday
NCDOT will begin Monday replacing a nearly century-old bridge crossing Pungo Creek in Beaufort County.
Manteo sets hearing on proposed policy on wetland fill
Commissioners in May directed town staff to draft land use plan amendments to address a complaint about policies regarding development of and the placement of fill in upland wetlands.
Public can comment on ranking system for utilities funding
The public may comment until Nov. 1 on a proposed ranking system for prioritizing wastewater and drinking water construction projects for funding from the Viable Utility Reserve.
It’s Oyster Week in North Carolina
Oct. 11-15 is North Carolina Oyster Week this year and organizers, North Carolina Sea Grant, the North Carolina Coastal Federation, and the North Carolina Department of Natural and Cultural Resources, say the “shellebration” includes a series of in-person and virtual oyster-related events along the coast and in the Triangle.
Officials to test sirens around Brunswick Nuclear Plant
Nearby residents can expect testing between 10 and 11 a.m. Wednesday.
Federation seeks oyster shell for habitat restoration projects
The North Carolina Coastal Federation reminds the public that numerous collections sites are available along the coast for oyster shell recycling for use in habitat restoration.
Offshore low has 30% chance of development this weekend
Forecasters said Friday that a window of more conducive conditions is likely to open this weekend, making heightened winds and heavy rains, particularly along the coast, more likely.
Officials remind aquaculture operators that permits required
The Division of Marine Fisheries warns that conducting aquaculture operations without the proper permits can result in a citation and officials could shut down the aquaculture operation.
Comment period open for various marine fisheries rules
The N.C. Marine Fisheries Commission is accepting public comment until Nov. 30 on proposed amendments and readoption of 109 rules under a state-mandated periodic review schedule.
