The North Carolina Coastal Federation is set to release a set of recommended strategies for bolstering coastal economies, unveiling the plan at a summit March 22-23 in Raleigh.
Cooper Replaces Top DEQ Official
The Cooper administration has replaced Michael Ellison, director of the state’s Division of Mitigation Services, naming an interim director to lead the division.
Pender Seeks Public Input on Planning
Officials in Pender County invite residents to comment during an upcoming meeting to discuss resilient redevelopment plans and needs in response to flooding from Hurricane Matthew.
Work Set to Begin on Neuse Oyster Sanctuary
A public-private partnership is set to begin work this spring on a 15-acre oyster sanctuary in the Neuse River, a project anticipated to provide both economic and environmental benefits.
Navassa Superfund Update Set for March 14
Officials in charge of the cleanup at the former Kerr-McGee Chemical Corp. EPA Superfund site in Navassa have set a public meeting to update residents on the status.
Trawling Restrictions OK’d in 5-3 Vote
The Marine Fisheries Commission on Thursday approved a measure prompted by a North Carolina Wildlife Federation petition that places new restrictions on shrimp trawling in state waters.
Ives to Lead UNC Policy Collaboratory
Brad Ives, the interim director of the North Carolina Policy Collaboratory at UNC, has been named director of the environmental policy and research center.
Board Upset With Sen. Cook Over Wind Farm
The Amazon Wind Farm is now fully operational, and Pasquotank County leaders express frustration at a lawmaker critical of the project.
Selenium Found in Fish From Coal Ash Lakes
A Duke University study published this week shows high levels of selenium in fish from lakes that receive coal ash waste from power plants, including Sutton Lake near Wilmington.
Federation, Aquarium Seek Volunteers
The North Carolina Coastal Federation and North Carolina Aquarium at Pine Knoll Shores need volunteers to help fill oyster bags on Feb. 24.
‘A Pelican Preparing for Flight’
Before taking off, a pelican stretches its wings for a brief moment in Swansboro. Photo: Justin Webb
Researcher to Study Eastern NC Lakes
A UNC researcher is set to study water storage in eastern North Carolina lakes with the help of state residents and NASA.
Letter Denounces Mid-Currituck Bridge
Currituck residents sent a letter to state transportation officials proposing alternative plans to the expensive proposed Mid-Currituck Bridge.
Lawsuit: Bridge Plan Result of ‘Illegal’ Deal
Opponents of the proposed “jug-handle” bridge bypassing the Mirlo Beach area of Rodanthe filed a lawsuit Thursday seeking to block the project.
State Seeks Input on Gypsy Moth Treatment
State officials have invited to public to weigh in on how best to remove the destructive gypsy moth from Dare County.
Speaker Moore Tours Wind Farm
State House Speaker Rep. Tim Moore met Tuesday with local leaders in support of a wind farm he tried to close.
