NC State’s KIETS Climate Leaders Program is offering an Oct. 7-8 symposium that is open to the public at no charge on research and innovation addressing climate challenges and seeking viable solutions.
Dare to host community meeting on recent NC 12 closure
Dare County and N.C. Department of Transportation officials will discuss monitoring procedures and take feedback from the public on ways to enhance communication before, during and after future weather-related closures to portions of N.C. Highway 12 at an Aug. 18 community meeting.
Contract awarded to dredge Morehead City Inner Harbor
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Wilmington District last week awarded a $4.3 million contract to a California-based company to dredge navigation channels within the Morehead City Inner Harbor.
Sea Tow Wrightsville Beach to offer faster river response
The newest addition to Sea Tow Wrightsville Beach’s fleet is expected to cut down on response times along the Cape Fear and Northeast Cape Fear rivers by about one hour.
Public may comment on proposed wildlife rule changes
Proposed changes for the 2027-28 hunting, fishing and game land state regulations, which will be discussed at two public hearings set for later this month, are now open for public comment through Sept. 14.
Secretaries’ Science Advisory Board to meet Wednesday
The North Carolina Secretaries’ Science Advisory Board, which assists, consults and advises the state’s human health and environmental agencies, is scheduled to meet virtually on Wednesday.
Proposed Atlantic bonito bag limit comment period to open
A proposed rule to set a recreational bag limit for Atlantic bonito will go out for public comment beginning Monday.
NOAA recognizes NC Aquariums’ mammal stranding team
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration awarded the 2025 Partner in the Spotlight to the North Carolina Aquariums Marine Mammal Stranding Team.
Standard commercial fishing license applications due Sept. 21
The eligibility board is to meet Oct. 14 to that consider standard commercial fishing license applications deemed complete and submitted by the Sept. 21 deadline to the Division of Marine Fisheries.
EMC committee to vote on Mitigation Services rule edits
The North Carolina Environmental Management Commission’s water quality committee is to hold a special virtual meeting at 2 p.m. Tuesday to consider proposed amendments intended to clarify rules for Division of Mitigation Services programs.
Annual ‘Day at the Docks’ features work, life on Hatteras
The 23rd annual Day at the Docks, which showcases the traditions of Hatteras Island Watermen and islanders, has been set for Sept. 18-19.
Wetland mitigation bank proposed for Cape Fear River Basin
The proposed Northeast Cape Fear Umbrella Mitigation Bank – Quinn Farm Site in Duplin County would be used to offset unavoidable environmental damage to natural wetlands associated with federally authorized projects.
Park Service to close section of Buxton beach for groin repair
The Dare County project to repair the southernmost groin in Buxton is taking place in conjunction with a beach nourishment project in the Hatteras Island village.
Outer Banks organization asks lawmakers to delay ferry tolls
Pushing the North Carolina Ferry Division’s deadline to enforce toll fees at all of its ferry routes by one year would give officials the time they will need to develop, test and deploy a new collection system, the Ocracoke Access Alliance says.
Recent rainfall too little to ease drought conditions, deficits
Despite recent rainfall, some parts of North Carolina are experiencing precipitation deficits of more than 20 inches.
Fort Fisher aquarium seeks exhibitors for ‘Femme in STEM’
“Femme in STEM” set for Sept. 26 in Independence Mall is an opportunity to meet with leaders fields of science, technology, engineering and math.
