Michael Regan, Gov. Cooper’s pick to lead the Department of Environmental Quality, received Thursday a Senate committee’s unanimous approval, advancing his pending confirmation.
U.S. Senators Address Marine Debris in Bill
A bipartisan bill co-sponsored by Sen. Thom Tillis, R-N.C., aims to hold other countries accountable for marine debris that affect U.S. shorelines.
Lawmakers Urge Trump to Spare Sea Grant
A letter signed by 22 Democratic and independent senators urges President Trump to reconsider his proposed elimination of funding for the National Sea Grant College Program.
N.C. Aquarium Earns Top Accreditation
The North Carolina Aquarium on Roanoke Island announced Monday it received an accreditation signifying that the animals at the facility are provided with the best care possible.
Inlet Dredging, Beach Pumping Project Begins
The latest effort to clear shoaling in the shipping channel in Beaufort Inlet and re-nourish the beach in Atlantic Beach got started Friday.
Aquarium at Roanoke Island Offers Camps
Registration is open for children aged 5-14 to participate in summer camps at the North Carolina Aquarium on Roanoke Island.
Brunswick Board OKs Abandoned Boat Rules
Brunswick County commissioners have approved an ordinance that addresses removal of abandoned or derelict vessels in public waterways.
Reeder Lands Adviser Job in Senate
Tom Reeder, a high-ranking official at the Department of Environmental Quality during the McCrory administration, has taken a job as policy adviser in Senate Leader Phil Berger’s office.
Bill Calls For Wind Farm-Military Conflict Study
Sen. Harry Brown has introduced another anti-wind energy bill in the North Carolina General Assembly, calling for a study of wind farm conflicts with military and a halt on permitting.
Bill Adds Coastal Route to Statewide Trail
A bill recently introduced in the General Assembly would add the Coastal Crescent Trail in eastern North Carolina to the Mountains-to-Sea Trail.
Park Service Invites Public to Weigh In on Plan
The National Park Service is inviting the public to contribute to an environmental assessment aimed at protecting endangered sea turtles, birds and beach mice.
Wind Energy Area Auction Nets $9 Million Bid
Avangrid Renewables, in a bidding process through Bureau of Ocean Energy Management, won an auction Thursday to lease waters off Kitty Hawk for a wind-energy project, bidding more than $9 million.
Cahoon Named to Lead Coastal Commission
Renee Cahoon, vice chair of the Coastal Resources Commission since 2013, has been appointed by Gov. Cooper to replace Frank Gorham as the the commission’s lead.
Wildlife Refuge System Celebrates Birthday
The Alligator River National Wildlife Refuge turned 33 years old this week, as the National Wildlife Refuge System marked its 114th year.
Oak Island Pier Closed, to be Rebuilt
The Oak Island Pier was closed last week by town officials because of safety concerns stemming from damage suffered during Hurricane Matthew.
Poll: NC Voters Support Renewable Energy
A poll from Conservatives for Clean Energy shows North Carolina voters overwhelmingly support candidates who work to advance clean energy.
