The state Department of Environmental Quality says that an initial review shows Chemours proposed plan to clean up PFAS contamination in groundwater and soil and reduce discharges “lacks a thorough technical basis.”
New Hanover Puts in Place More Restrictions
While coastal counties are seeing a climb in positive COVID-19 cases, all public and private boat ramps and public and private marinas are closed as of 7:30 p.m. Friday in New Hanover County.
Federation, Carteret Acquire Nearly 80 Acres
The North Carolina Coastal Federation and Carteret County have partnered to purchase 76.25 acres of land on Bogue Sound.
USCG Waste Permit Hearing Rescheduled
The hazardous waste renewal permit public hearing for the Coast Guard Base in Elizabeth City has been rescheduled for June 11 based on public health guidance to reduce the spread of COVID-19.
Pea Island Refuge Center Gets Lift
Work continues on the project to raise the Pea Island Refuge Visitor Center, the US Fish and Wildlife Service in North Carolina announced Thursday on Facebook.
Park Services, Reserve Sites Closed
In response to COVID-19, three coastal reserve sites have been closed to the public and Hammocks Beach State Park will not begin Friday ferry service as originally scheduled.
Deadline Extended for Beach Access Grants
The state Division of Coastal Management has extended the preapplication deadline to May 15 for local governments to apply for 2020-21 Public Beach and Coastal Waterfront Access Grant.
Material Added to Reef Off Outer Banks
About 4,000 tons of concrete pipe are placed Monday within the perimeter of the artificial reef site, AR-165, the Outer Banks Anglers Club announced this week.
Land Trust Completes Fifth Croatan Purchase
The Coastal Land Trust announced this week its fifth acquisition in two years using a portion of the $7.3 million awarded in April 2018 as part of the Havelock bypass settlement.
Get Counted Wednesday on Census Day
Census Day is Wednesday, the day that determines who is counted in the 2020 census and where they are counted, and the Census Bureau is encouraging the public to to respond to the census online.
DEQ Enforcement On Case-By-Case Basis
Amid the Environmental Protection Agency’s recent rollback attributed to the COVID-19 pandemic, North Carolina’s environmental enforcement actions will continue on a case-by-case basis, officials said Monday.
Ferries Adjust Schedules for COVID-19 Order
State ferry schedules will change beginning Tuesday as the North Carolina Department of Transportation’s Ferry Division responds to Gov. Roy Cooper’s statewide stay-at-home order.
9 NC Resiliency Projects Receive Millions
Nine coastal resiliency projects in North Carolina have been awarded funding from the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation Emergency Coastal Resilience Fund launched in August 2019.
Cooper: Stay at Home Order Starts Monday
Gov. Roy Cooper announced Friday afternoon an order for people in the state of North Carolina to stay at home for 30 days, effective at 5 p.m. Monday.
EPA Relaxes Enforcement Citing Pandemic
The Environmental Protection Agency announced Thursday it will stop enforcing certain environmental laws during the COVID-19 outbreak, a move the former EPA administrator described as giving industry license to pollute.
Transportation Commission Calls for Ideas
NC FIRST is encouraging the public to submit comments by either video or online before April 14 with suggestions and ideas on future transportation investment strategies.
