Cape Lookout National Seashore is offering two activities during its next Astronomy Night set for Aug. 4 at the Harkers Island visitors center.
Navassa Open House, Public Meeting Aug. 9
The EPA, state Department of Environmental Quality and Multistate Trust will host Aug. 9 an open house and public meeting for the Kerr-McGee Chemical Corp. Superfund Site in Navassa.
Emissions Testing Likely Cut for 26 Counties
Now that a new law has been approved by the Environmental Protection Agency, vehicle emissions testing is likely to be cut for 26 counties across the state.
Artificial Reef Program to Propose 4-Year Plan
The state Division of Marine Fisheries’ Artificial Reef Program plans to hold meetings in August to receive public input on a proposed four-year artificial reef enhancement plan.
FERC Approves Pipeline Construction in NC
Federal regulators on Tuesday issued the go-ahead for Dominion Energy’s construction of the Atlantic Coast Pipeline in North Carolina.
Oyster Reef Balls Deployed in Wanchese
Total Marine Services deployed 25 oyster reef balls along the North Carolina Coastal Federation’s northeast office in Wanchese shoreline last week to make new oyster habitat.
New Swan Quarter Ferry Terminal Dedicated
The state Department of Transportation and Hyde County officials cut the ribbon Friday on a new terminal for Swan Quarter ferry operations.
‘The Omega Principle’ Author to Speak
Bestselling author Paul Greenberg will discuss his new work, “The Omega Principle: Seafood and the Quest for a Long Life and a Healthier Planet,” Tuesday at Duke University Marine Lab in Beaufort.
Planning Grants Available for Coast
The state Division of Coastal Management is accepting proposals until Sept. 14 from local governments in the 20 coastal counties for planning and management grants for fiscal year 2019.
Cooper Appoints CRC, Other Board Members
Gov. Roy Cooper’s office announced Friday appointments to several boards, commissions and councils, including the North Carolina Coastal Resources Commission.
Public Input Sought on Sunday Hunting
The North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission is asking the public to weigh in on proposed Sunday hunting on 61 game lands by completing an online survey by Aug. 31.
Carteret Big Sweep Readies for Fall Cleanup
Carteret Big Sweep is in the planning stages of its fall cleanup season, which kicks off Sept. 15 on the Ocean Conservancy’s International Coastal Cleanup Day.
Officials Seek Meeting With Chemours
The New Hanover County chairman and Wilmington’s mayor have written to Chemours seeking a meeting with residents to discuss progress and future plans regarding GenX in the region’s drinking water supply.
Ports to Help Southport Fund Shoreline Work
Southport and the North Carolina Ports Authority will share the cost of design for a lower Cape Fear erosion-control project, the first step in designing the Brunswick County town’s waterfront.
Alligator Hunt an Effort to Reduce Population
Limited alligator hunting will be permitted in Hyde County’s Swan Quarter, Fairfield and Engelhard as an effort to reduce alligator numbers in areas where there are frequent conflicts.
Stein, Others Call for Action on ‘Glider Rule’
North Carolina Attorney General Josh Stein has joined other state attorneys general in signing a letter demanding that the EPA reverse an order that suspended for a year a 2016 rule on truck emissions.
