Hosted by the Wilmington Earth Day Alliance, the theme this year is “Planet vs. Plastics,” and there is no charge to attend.
Fort Fisher historic site to temporarily close for move
Fort Fisher State Historic Site will temporarily close to the public Tuesday while workers relocate exhibits, artifacts and offices to the site’s new visitor center.
Outer Banks educators gear up for annual Earth Day fair
Taking place April 20, Earth Fair OBX will feature organizations that work to preserve the state’s coastal ecosystems.
Ocracoke’s first Earth Day weekend celebration April 19-21
During the three days there will be a presentation on Ocracoke’s horses, nature walks, history talks, gardening, nature crafts, live music, stargazing, a village litter cleanup, and informative discussions and presentations about sustainability and solutions.
Watershed protection group plans Earth Day cleanups, talks
Sound Rivers environmental organization has organized cleanups, wetland walks and more for Earth Day.
State urges public to prepare for predicted extreme heat
Hear from climate scientists, public health professionals and policy specialists during a webinar April 17 on the state’s rising temperatures.
CSI, ECU to host annual open house at Outer Banks campus
Visitors will be able to tour the campus, grounds and facilities, learn about current research and education programs, take part in family-friendly activities and interact with faculty and staff.
Pamlico Sound ferries begin offering 3 round trips daily
The additional runs were added Tuesday for the Cedar Island-Ocracoke and Swan Quarter-Ocracoke routes.
North Topsail begins 2024 sea oat cost-share program
The discounted price is available for a limited quantity, and property owners are required to plant sea oats within the town’s limits.
Researchers anticipate ‘extremely active’ hurricane season
Colorado State University researchers, in their initial 2024 forecast released Thursday, predict the 2024 Atlantic hurricane season to be “extremely active.”
Brunswick Nuclear Plant sirens to undergo testing
The 38 sirens within 10 miles of the plant by Southport will sound for 5 to 30 seconds starting at 10 a.m. Wednesday.
Surface work underway on Highway 50 in Surf City
N.C. Department of Transportation contract crews began work on the roadway, also known as South Shore Drive/ South Topsail Drive, earlier this week.
Officials post swim advisory at Morris Landing access
The advisory is not a beach closing for Stump Sound, but instead advises against swimming within 200 feet of the sign.
Division of Marine Fisheries now accepts credit cards
The division’s license offices in Morehead City, Manteo, Washington and Wilmington will accept VISA, MasterCard, Discover and American Express for in-person payments.
April 12 workshop to emphasize sustainable practices
The seminar in Surf City will feature speakers from the North Carolina Coastal Federation, Plastic Ocean Project, NC Green Travel Initiative, Ocean Friendly Establishments, UNCW’s Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship and the Topsail Island Shoreline Protection Committee.
Secretaries’ Science Board to review PFAS’ effects
The Department of Environmental Quality is set to formally ask the Secretaries’ Science Advisory Board to study and compare existing PFAS data from federal agencies.
