Cape Hatteras National Seashore will discuss during a public meeting Dec. 5 plans for a 50-car beach parking area at the former Buxton Coast Guard Station with a handicapped-accessible boardwalk
Fest to Benefit Oyster Restoration Program
The third annual Hopvember Fest to benefit the North Carolina Coastal Federation oyster restoration program is set for the afternoon of Sunday, Nov. 11, in Nags Head.
Alligator River Bridge Renovation Complete
The $16.7 million, 17-month renovation project on the Alligator River Bridge Tyrrell and Dare counties, which included mechanical repairs to bridge’s swing span and new epoxy deck, is now complete.
Cooper Requests Federal Help for Fisheries
Gov. Roy Cooper this week requested that the U.S. Department of Commerce provide resources and funding to help North Carolina fisheries affected by Hurricane Florence.
FEMA Adds Counties for Temporary Housing
Pamlico is one of three newly added counties where the Federal Emergency Management Agency is offering temporary housing units to households displaced by Hurricane Florence.
Stein, Other AGs Urge EPA on Power Plan
In comments filed with Environmental Protection Agency, N.C. Attorney General Josh Stein and his counterparts in other states contend that the proposed replacement for the Clean Power Plan is riddled with inaccuracies, errors and flaws.
Florence Impact Focus of Navassa Meeting
The EPA, NCDEQ and the Multistate Trust will address during the Nov. 8 public meeting the effects of Hurricane Florence on the Kerr-McGee Chemical Corp. Superfund Site in Navassa.
Science Board Seeks Input on TCE Report
The Secretaries’ State Science Advisory Board is accepting until Nov. 21 public comments on a draft report on the science and policies covering trichloroethylene, or TCE.
NC Florence Damage Estimates at $17 Billion
The North Carolina Office of State Budget and Management has updated its estimate of damage caused by Hurricane Florence from $13 billion to nearly $17 billion.
Governor Commits to Clean Energy Economy
N.C. Gov. Roy Cooper signed Monday an executive order to reaffirm the state’s commitment to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and support the expansion of clean energy businesses.
NOAA Tools Training Set for Nov. 6
NOAA’s Office for Coastal Management is offering Nov. 6 in Wilmington a hands-on workshop to learn more about the agency’s digital resources.
Science Board Gives Final OK to GenX Report
The state Secretaries’ Science Advisory Board last week approved a final report on GenX but recognized that concerns of affected residents merit further study and addressed methyl bromide log fumigation practices.
Raleigh to host NOAA Listening Session
NOAA will review Nov. 1 the implementation of the Weather Act, including the development of a community-based weather model, in Raleigh, one of the stops on the agency’s nationwide listening session series.
Health, Environment in NC Forum Planned
The Fall Forum on Health and the Environment in North Carolina set for Nov. 1-2 in Durham will review the September/October issue of the North Carolina Medical Journal.
Park Service Picks Firm to Run Marina
The National Park Service is entering into lease negotiations with Oregon Inlet Marinas, LLC for Oregon Inlet Marina, located at Cape Hatteras National Seashore.
Astronomy Night at Cape Lookout Set
A presentation on TESS, The Search for Earth 2.0, a recent NASA mission, and an opportunity to view the night sky with the Crystal Coast Stargazers are set for Oct. 27 during Astronomy Night at Cape Lookout National Seashore.
