The Environmental Management Commission’s agenda for its meeting Jan. 8-9 in Raleigh includes a request to proceed to public notice with the removal of the swamp designation from a section of the Cape Fear River.
Federation Plans 2020 Cleanup, Oyster Roast
The North Carolina Coastal Federation’s northeast office is kicking off the new year with a cleanup Jan. 11 and will benefit from an oyster roast on Hatteras Island Feb. 1.
Duke Energy to Close Remaining Ash Basins
Environmental advocates have reached a settlement with Duke Energy and the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality to permanently close all remaining coal ash basins in North Carolina.
‘Red Wolf Revival’ Screenings to be Held
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service will host free screenings in January of “Red Wolf Revival,” a 2015 documentary about the last remaining wild population of red wolves.
State Awards $1M for Access Projects
The state Division of Coastal Management has awarded more than $1 million to eight local governments to improve public access to coastal beaches and waters.
Federation, Partners Focus on Water Quality
The North Carolina Coastal Federation and partners worked together this year to improve water quality by reducing thousands of gallons of polluted runoff, installing almost 3,000 feet of living shorelines and reinvigorating oyster shell recycling.
Sewer Overflow Reaches Wilmington Creek
A sewer overflow that continued from Tuesday to Thursday in Wilmington resulted in about 2.44 million gallons of untreated wastewater entering Smith Creek.
Coastal Federation Earns Top Ranking
The nonprofit North Carolina Coastal Federation, Coastal Review Online’s publisher, has earned a four-star rating from Charity Navigator for the sixth consecutive year.
Striped Bass Slot Limit to Begin Jan. 1
Starting Jan. 1, the slot limit, or size range, to harvest recreationally-caught striped bass in state ocean waters will be more than 28 inches but less than 35 inches as an effort to reduce overfishing.
Report Cold-Stunned Trout to Fisheries
The North Carolina Division of Marine Fisheries is asking the public to report any cold stunned spotted seatrout they may see this winter in North Carolina coastal waters.
Meetings Set On Home Elevation Grants
Community meetings are scheduled in January for residents of unincorporated Dare County who may qualify for federal funding to elevate their home to mitigate flood losses.
New Hanover to Begin Stormwater Program
New Hanover County will begin in July a stormwater services program to maintain stormwater management systems in the unincorporated areas of the county.
Input Sought on Draft Air Monitoring Study
Public comment will be accepted by the state Division of Air Quality through Jan. 30 on the draft of an air monitoring study in Duplin County.
Audubon Bird Count Ends Jan. 5
The Audubon’s annual Christmas Bird Count is taking place through Jan. 5, and volunteers across the state can join the world’s longest-running wildlife census.
FEMA, State OK Funds for Topsail Beach Sand
North Carolina and the Federal Emergency Management Agency have approved $18.8 million for Topsail Beach to reimburse expenses to restore hurricane- and tropical storm-related beach damage.
Recovery Office Helps Thousands in First Year
The state Office of Recovery and Resiliency has helped since its inception a year ago hundreds of storm survivors recover and prepares the state for a more resilient future.
