The North Carolina Coastal Federation and North Carolina Wildlife Federation joined this week a number of beach towns that have filed court briefs supporting Emerald Isle in the beach town’s legal fight with property owners over beach access.
Dangerous Algal Blooms in Chowan County
An algal bloom in Edenton Bay can pose health problems for humans and animals.
Dare Supports Groins, Jetties Coastwide
The Dare County Board of Commissioners unanimously signed a resolution in support of groins and jetties everywhere along the state’s coast.
Currituck Adopts Abandoned Vessel Policy
Commissioners in Currituck County have approved an ordinance to deal with abandoned and derelict vessels in the county’s navigable waterways.
Riggs Resigns Post on CRC Science Panel
Geologist Stan Riggs has resigned his post on the Coastal Resources Commission’s science panel, citing political pressure to encourage unlimited coastal development.
CRC Grants Hearing on Sunset Beach Permit
Groups seeking to challenge a Coastal Area Management Act permit issued in June for an oceanfront development at the west end of Sunset Beach have been granted a hearing to make their case against the controversial project.
Budget Includes Beach Re-nourishment Study
In the 2017 budget, a provision was included for a study on the benefits of beach renourishment in an effort to gain support from the General Assembly for nourishment funding.
Federation to Partner in Oyster Reef Project
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s National Marine Fisheries Service announced Wednesday that the North Carolina Coastal Federation will be a partner in a nearly $1.28 million project to build oyster reefs in Pamlico Sound.
North Topsail Seeks Bids to Build Park
North Topsail Beach is advertising for construction bids to build a new park with public water access on a Stump Sound tributary.
Navy Sonar Ruling Overturned
The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals ruled Friday that the National Marine Fisheries Service wrongly permitted the Navy to use low-frequency sonar in the world’s oceans, citing inadequate protection of marine mammals.
Fresh Flounder, Free Delivery
A mother osprey delivers a fresh flounder to the nest for her eyas, or chicks. Photo: Toni Schmidt
Morning Nectar
A Palamedes swallowtail butterfly (Papilio palamedes) extends its proboscis to feed on nectar in lantana blooms near the Croatan National Forest in Carteret County. Photo: Mark Hibbs
Climb Lookout Light This Sunday
Visitors to the Cape Lookout National Seashore this weekend will have the opportunity to climb the lighthouse, one of only four chances this year to do so on a Sunday. Photo: Sam Bland
Whitehead Named to Climate Change Panel
Jessica Whitehead, North Carolina Sea Grant coastal communities hazards adaptation specialist, has been named to a newly created 15-member panel formed to advise federal officials on how to respond to the effects of climate change.
Budget Marks $1.4 Million for Oyster Work
Coastal advocates and shellfish growers say communities in the east will benefit from funding for oyster sanctuaries and restoration projects included in the state budget compromise announced this week.
Report Highlights Benefits of Riparian Buffers
A new report highlighting the role of riparian buffers in preventing fish kills comes as North Carolina lawmakers consider scrapping rules that require the protections.
