Gov. Roy Cooper’s office released on Friday draft guidance for state agencies, cabinet-level employees and commissions on best practices to allow the public access to records and meetings.
White Oak River Open Forum Wednesday
The White Oak River Chapter of the Izaak Walton League of America is holding an open forum Wednesday on the future of the river and possible solutions for restoration.
Coal Ash Rules Comment Period Extended
The N.C. Department of Environmental Quality has extended public comment period to April 6 on rules drafted to better protect public health and the environment when coal ash wastes are disposed of and recycled.
Dems Request More Time for Comments
Nearly two dozen Senate Democrats have asked the Trump administration to extend for 60 days the public comment period for its offshore drilling plan.
Advocacy Group: Drilling Threatens Economy
Advocacy organization Oceana says the Trump administration’s offshore drilling plan threatens more than 2.6 million jobs and nearly $180 billion in gross domestic product for only two years’ worth of oil and just over one year’s worth of gas.
Study: Blacks Subjected to More Air Pollution
A recent study found that blacks faced a 54 percent higher burden than did the overall population for small air pollution particles that typically result from burning fossil fuels.
Public Input Sought for Mattamuskeet Plan
The public is encouraged to assist with documenting the impact of extreme events within the watershed by submitting detailed descriptions and photos that illustrate persistent flood or drought conditions.
Nor’easter Brings Flooding
The Town of Manteo experienced flooding Friday, March 2, due to high winds and waters. Photo: Town of Manteo
EPA Proposes Rollback of Coal Ash Rules
The EPA announced Thursday more than a dozen proposed changes to the 2015 rule that set minimum standards regulating the location, design and operation of coal ash landfills and surface impoundments at power plants nationwide.
Discuss Coastal Resilience March 27
The Building Community Resilience to Climate Change Impacts stakeholder meeting is set for March 27, rescheduled from Jan. 18, in the NOAA Beaufort Lab Auditorium.
Workshop to Focus on Coastal Planning
Adaptation Planning for Coastal Communities, led by trainers from the NOAA’s Office for Coastal Management, set for April 17-18 in Beaufort, will offer tools and strategies for planning and translating climate science.
NC Catch Summit March 12-13 in Southport
Brunswick Catch is hosting the seventh annual NC Catch Summit March 12-13 in Southport. There will be tours, educational sessions, live demonstrations, speakers, a new fish film viewing and meals that feature local seafood prepared by local chefs.
Innovative Development Projects Recognized
The Lower Cape Fear Stewardship Development Awards program honored Thursday the Blockade Runner Beach Resort, Sunset Beach Town Park, Surf City Dental, South Front II and the Terraces on Sir Tyler for innovative development projects.
CRO Brings Home 12 Press Awards
Coastal Review Online won 12 awards Thursday from the North Carolina Press Association for news coverage during 2017.
Grants Available for Public Water Access
About $1 million is available from the state Division of Coastal Management to local help governments in 20 coastal counties improve public access to coastal beaches and waters.
Carteret Board OKs Roadway Resolution
Carteret County commissioners approved on Monday a resolution stating that the preferred route for the proposed Bridges Street Extension project connect to Old Murdoch Road, thereby minimizing perceived effects on the Wildwood Community.
