After the holidays, natural Christmas trees can be put to use in dune restoration and for sand fencing, but be sure to follow state rules.
Report Cold-Stunned Spotted Seatrout: DMF
The N.C. Division of Marine Fisheries is reminding the public to report any cold-stunned spotted seatrout they may see in North Carolina coastal waters.
Biden Names Climate Team
President-elect Joe Biden’s team announced Thursday his selections for the climate team.
Striped Bass Harvest Reductions in Place
Stricter harvest restrictions will take effect Jan. 1 for commercial and recreational striped bass fisheries in the Albemarle Sound Management Area.
Ocracoke Ferry Runs Trimmed Due to COVID
Because of a COVID-19-related temporary staff shortage, ferry service will be reduced Dec. 22-28 between Cedar Island, Swan Quarter and Ocracoke.
Forest Service Targets Nonnative Plants
The National Forest Service is calling for public comment on a proposed plan to control terrestrial and aquatic nonnative invasive plant species on its lands in North Carolina.
Reserve Cape Lookout Cabins Starting Jan. 6
Cape Lookout National Seashore officials will begin accepting reservations Jan. 6 for Great Island Cabin Camp, which will be open March 12, 2021, through Nov. 27, 2021.
Kitty Hawk Wind Project Moves Forward
Avangrid Renewables has summitted a plan to federal regulators for the first phase of the company’s proposed Kitty Hawk Offshore Wind Project.
Help Name 2 Baby Loggerhead Sea Turtles
The North Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher is asking for the public to help choose the names for two baby loggerhead sea turtles in aquarium care.
Online Event Set for First Flight Anniversary
The 117th anniversary of the Wright Brothers’ first flight will be celebrated online Thursday with a daylong virtual program featuring speakers and presentations.
DOT Adjusts 2 Ferries’ Schedules For Holidays
Hatteras-Ocracoke and Cherry Branch-Minnesott Beach will make fewer trips on Dec. 24-25 to save operating costs on traditionally low-traffic days.
State Announces Blue Crab Season Closures
Blue crab season closures will go into effect Jan. 1-31, 2021, in waters north and east of Emerald Isle bridge and from March 1-15 south and west of the Carteret County beach town.
Water Access Grant Writing Workshop Set
A virtual workshop next month for local governments in the 20 coastal counties will cover opportunities on acquiring land and make improvements to beach and waterfront access, parks and boating facilities.
Officials to Provide Update On Navassa Site
Multistate Trust representatives and state and federal officials will hold two online public meetings Tuesday about the Kerr-McGee Chemical Corp. – Navassa Superfund site.
State Seeks Input on Cultch Planting Sites
The state Division of Marine Fisheries is holding two online meetings next week on proposed oyster clutch planting locations for 2021 and to allow the public to ask questions and share input.
NC’s Clean Energy Potential Virtual Series Set
A virtual, two-part legislative panel is scheduled for Friday and Monday on opportunities for economic growth with clean energy development and energy market reform in the state.
