With the approach of Hurricane Maria this week, Gov. Roy Cooper is urging residents and visitors to prepare for the impending storm, which has caused respective officials to declare a state of emergency for Hyde and Dare counties.
Governor Announces Clean Water Grants
Several coastal counties will receive part of the nearly $20 million in Clean Water Management Trust Fund grants awarded to help fund 50 projects that will conserve lands and protect waterways in North Carolina, Gov. Roy Cooper announced today.
DEQ Demands GenX Data From Chemours
Department of Environmental Quality officials are giving Chemours Co. two weeks to provide data on tests and information related to GenX.
New Cape Lookout Superintendent Named
Cape Lookout National Seashore acting superintendent Jeff West has been selected to become the superintendent of the national park effective Nov. 12.
Post-Festival Cleanup Oct. 9 in Morehead City
Join Bogue Banks Surfrider, Ocean Friendly Establishments and Carteret Big Sweep in the effort to help remove litter during the NC Seafood Fest Waterway Clean-up Oct. 9 on the Morehead City waterfront and Sugarloaf Island.
EPA Funds NC Effort to Curb Water Pollution
The EPA has awarded the state Department of Environmental Quality $3.77 million for a variety of projects designed to improve water quality in priority watersheds across the state.
Bob Muller to Fill Pender, Onslow House Seat
Former county Republican Party Chairman Bob Muller was selected Tuesday to fill the House seat vacated by former Rep. Chris Millis, R-Pender, who recently resigned.
Sunset Flight
Carl Lewis of Rocky Mount recently shared this image he captured of pelicans at sunset.
2010 Gulf Oil Spill Cleanup Findings Released
A new publication “Deepwater Horizon: Where did the oil go?” summarizes what researchers have discovered about where the spilled oil traveled after the Deepwater Horizon oil spill released around 172 million gallons of crude oil into the Gulf in 2010.
NC to Join 15-State US Climate Alliance
North Carolina is set to join 14 other states in the bipartisan U.S. Climate Alliance launched in response to President Trump’s withdrawal from the Paris Agreement.
Climate Change Forum Sept. 27 in Raleigh
The News & Observer will explore the facets and the future of climate change in the seascape during its next Community Voices forum: “Rising Seas: How will climate change affect the North Carolina coast?” Sept. 27.
Celebrate National Estuaries Day
The North Carolina Division of Coastal Management’s Coastal Reserve is set to host a National Estuaries Day event Saturday in Beaufort about coastal science and the importance of estuaries.
Federation Nets Grant for Oyster Restoration
The North Carolina Coastal Federation has received $1.088 million in funding from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration to continue its oyster restoration work in Pamlico Sound.
Emerald Isle Rejects Grant For Archers Creek
Emerald Isle commissioners voted unanimously last week to reject a $25,000 state grant to clean up a portion of Archers Creek.
Tension Mounts Between Chemours, DEQ
Chemours has accused the DEQ of acting in secrecy, violating its constitutional rights, and says the regulatory agency has not proven it has the authority to stop it from dumping certain chemicals into the Cape Fear River.
FEMA Diverts Matthew Recovery Money
FEMA has diverted to the recent Harvey and Irma victims the about $134 million owed to dozens of North Carolina counties for repairs after Hurricane Matthew almost a year ago.
