The Coastal Resources Commission recently granted a variance allowing the town to place an Americans with Disabilities Act-compliant beach mat for wheelchair users at varying locations throughout the summer.
Environmental justice, equity board to meet
The board that advises the state environmental secretary has set its quarterly meeting for May 19 in Raleigh.
Environmental Management Commission to meet
The commission oversees and adopts rules for several divisions of the Department of Environmental Quality.
Wildlife Commission asks for reports of chipmunk sightings
If you live in a county east of I-95 and spot a chipmunk, North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission biologists would like to know.
NC to hold PFAS testing meeting, set draft permit hearing
State environmental regulators are holding a public meeting Monday about well sampling in the Lower Cape Fear region and a yet-to-be scheduled hearing on a draft discharge permit for a proposed treatment system at the Chemours facility.
Ports presentation on NC Towers agenda
The North Carolina Taskforce for Offshore Wind Economic Resource Strategies meets Thursday in Wilmington.
Chemours asks to build barrier wall to slow PFAS
Written comments on a barrier wall to capture groundwater and surface waters from potentially discharging PFAS impacted waters to the Cape Fear River will be accepted until June 1.
Timbermill Wind plans 45-turbine facility near Edenton
The Army Corps of Engineers is seeking public comment on plans to fill in ditches and wetlands for the energy project that would tie into Dominion Energy’s existing Winfall to Mackeys transmission line in North Carolina.
New Ocracoke Express passenger ferry to debut May 17
The new passenger ferry will shuttle visitors between Hatteras and Ocracoke Village through Labor Day weekend.
NC officials warn: Algal blooms likely as weather warms
The public should avoid contact with discolored water, which could indicate the presence of an algal bloom, state officials warn.
Officials urge residents to ready for hurricane season
Officials encourage residents to take action now to prepare for hurricane season, which begins in less than a month.
Stormwater, flooding workshop to teach wetland protection
Registration is open for the workshop set for 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Friday at the New Hanover County Arboretum and North Carolina Cooperative Extension Auditorium in Wilmington.
Stewardship Development Coalition presents awards
The nonprofit Lower Cape Fear Stewardship Development Coalition presented awards for projects in the region that demonstrated a unique approach to design and construction.
NOAA Fisheries releases climate regional action plans
NOAA Fisheries is asking for comment on its draft Climate Regional Action Plans to address climate-science needs in each region over the next three years.
Astronomy Night May 6 at Cape Lookout
Cape Lookout National Seashore’s monthly Astronomy Night is set for May 6.
NC projects receive grants to replace diesel vehicles
North Carolina Division of Air Quality has awarded nearly $1 million in grants to replace 11 older diesel vehicles with cleaner alternatives.
