Registration is open for the rescheduled 2018 Carolinas Climate Resilience Conference originally set for mid-September but postponed because of Hurricane Florence.
Federation Says Don’t Burn Treated Wood
The North Carolina Coastal Federation is urging coastal property owners not to burn pressure-treated wood such as dock and pier debris left behind by Hurricane Florence.
PFAS Symposium Video Available Online
Organizers of a recent symposium, “Emerging Contaminants in the Ambient Environment: Perspectives to Guide North Carolina’s PFAS Monitoring Network,” are making video of the event and other information available online.
Federation Seeks Living Shoreline Permitting
The North Carolina Coastal Federation is urging the Army Corps of Engineers to immediately adopt a general permit for living shoreline construction to help property owners address erosion issues caused by Hurricane Florence.
Help Needed to Monitor Living Shorelines
The North Carolina Coastal Federation needs volunteers to help with living shoreline reef and marsh monitoring Oct. 19 at Waterway Park in Oak Island.
Climb Cape Lookout This Weekend
Cape Lookout National Seashore as part of the Hurricane Florence recovery effort is waiving fees this weekend to climb Cape Lookout Lighthouse.
More Time Allowed for GenX Report Input
The public now has until Oct. 12 to comment on a draft report that provides guidance on the starting point for setting water quality standards and calculating the health goal for GenX.
Advisories Lifted for Some NC Waters
The state Recreational Water Quality Program lifted the precautionary advisory for some ocean waters in Carteret, Pender and Onslow counties Friday and ocean swimming sites in New Hanover County and Ocracoke Island Monday.
Brunswick Plans Aerial Mosquito Spraying
Brunswick County will begin Monday aerial spraying for mosquitoes to help manage mosquito populations following Hurricane Florence and the storm-related flooding.
Offshore Oil Production Rule Changes Set
Federal officials announced Thursday that proposed changes to rules for oil and gas production safety systems would ease regulatory burdens but keep operations safe and environmentally responsible.
Light Art Display at Wright Brothers Memorial
Swiss light artist Gerry Hofstetter is showcasing Friday night a curated light art display on Wright Brothers Monument as part of his Light Art Grand Tour USA spotlighting 50 United States monuments.
State Offers Emergency CAMA Permitting
The Division of Coastal Management is offering an emergency general permit for property owners who need to replace docks, piers, bulkheads or similar structures damaged by Hurricane Florence and opened temporary office in Wilmington.
Coastal Waters May Carry Health Risks
Health officials and others are warning visitors and residents to stay out of the water, including recreational waters, to avoid potential health risks.
Help, Meals, Supplies Available to Residents
Many of southeastern North Carolina’s communities are still feeling the effects of Hurricane Florence, and state and local governments as well as volunteers are working to help residents.
Officials Say Storm Assistance Will Continue
Gov. Roy Cooper announced this week that his administration will continue to act to help storm survivors recover as major federal disaster assistance for nine additional counties affected by the hurricane is approved.
NC Wild Horses Mostly Accounted For
Wild horse herds on Shackleford Banks, Rachel Carson Reserve and Corolla have mostly been accounted for following Hurricane Florence.
