Seven coastal communities have been awarded grants totaling $100,000 to help them prepare for hurricanes, storms and growth.
Storms Spawn Twisters
Severe weather produced water spouts and a tornado Monday morning on the Outer Banks, as shown in this photo made near Jockey’s Ridge State Park in Nags Head. Photo: Jennifer Miller
Reward Increased for Info on Wolf Death
Federal wildlife agents and a nonprofit conservation group are offering a $12,500 reward for information that leads to a successful prosecution in the poisoning death of an endangered red wolf in January in Tyrell County
Moratorium Jeopardizes Two Wind Farms
Company officials for two proposed wind farms in eastern North Carolina have threatened to pull the projects out of the state if an 18-month moratorium on wind farm permits becomes law,
‘Sunset Paddle’
A young man maneuvers his stand-up paddle board in the waters of Pamlico Sound at Ocracoke Island. Photo: Dave DeWitt
Navassa June 20 Meeting Materials Available
Greenfield Environmental Multistate Trust has made available online the presentation given during a public meeting June 20 regarding environmental investigations, upcoming work and redevelopment-planning at the Kerr-McGee Chemical Corp. Superfund site in Navassa.
Seismic: Public Has More Time to Comment
The public now has more time to comment on proposed incidental harassment authorizations under the Marine Mammal Protection Act during seismic surveys off the Atlantic Coast.
Clean Cape Fear Plans GenX Discussion
The group, Clean Cape Fear plans to host a community discussion on GenX and other contaminants 6-8 p.m. Wednesday, July 5, at the Coastline Conference and Event Center in Wilmington.
State: GenX No Longer Discharged Into River
Department of Environmental Quality officials have verified that the Fayetteville company discharging the GenX compound found in drinking water in southeastern North Carolina is no longer discharging into the Cape Fear River.
Federation Meets With International Group
North Carolina Coastal Federation staff met recently with visitors from across the globe at Jockey’s Ridge to discuss the federation’s work.
Algal Blooms in Chowan River Spark Concern
State environmental and health officials are urging the public to avoid the green or blue water in the Chowan River, the result of an algal bloom.
State Agencies Seek Answers on GenX
State environmental and health regulators said they will continue studying the presence of the chemical GenX in the Cape Fear River as the chemical’s manufacturer moves to halt discharge.
Langley Picked As Lower Neuse Riverkeeper
Katy Langley has accepted the position of Lower Neuse Riverkeeper after the recent departure of Travis Graves.
Misidentifying Mackerels Could Cost
The Division of Marine Fisheries is advising anglers to look carefully when deciding to keep or release a mackerel, as mistaking a king for a Spanish can get expensive.
Chemical in Cape Fear Under Investigation
The DEQ and state Department of Health and Human Services are collaborating to investigate the presence in Cape Fear River of a compound known as GenX.
Marine Fisheries to Survey License Holders
Recreational fishermen with a current Coastal Recreational Fishing License may receive a survey from N.C. Division of Marine Fisheries in the coming months.
