The least terns are back at Rich Inlet and Figure Eight Island, but environmentalists fear that a planned terminal groin threatens their future there.
An iForest in Brunswick County
More than 3,600 acres of Brunswick County forest is permanently protected thanks to a collaborative effort between Apple Inc. and The Conservation Fund.
How Did Rocks End Up on the Beach?
Questions abound about the beach re-nourishment project at N. Topsail Beach. Why haven’t regulators been more forceful in protecting the public’s beach and the endangered animals that use it ?
County Backs Away From Mad Inlet
Brunswick County commissioners have reversed an offer to let a proposed development in Sunset Beach tap into the county’s public utilities.
What’s This Seismic Survey Stuff?
A crowd of eager and curious people turned out in Wilmington this week to learn about what offshore seismic testing is about and what its effects on the environment could be.
N. Topsail Rocks May Threaten Sea Turtles
Rocks buried beneath sand being pumped onto the southern end of this town’s beach have created an unsuitable habitat for nesting sea turtles, according to the federal agency responsible for protecting endangered species.
Pumping Project Dumps Tons of Rocks at N. Topsail
A beach re-nourishment project at North Topsail Beach has covered the beach with tons of rocks. Though that’s against the law, state regulators have given the town a pass as long as tries to remove the rocks.
Report: Fixing the Coast Good for Economy
The benefits of restoring North Carolina’s coastline extend beyond the state’s environment, infusing millions of dollars into local economies, according to a new report.
Coastal Sketch: Colonel Kevin Landers
He takes over the command of the Army Corps of Engineers’ Wilmington District at a time when federal money for dredging the state’s shallow inlets is becoming increasingly harder to come by.
Navassa Superfund Site Slated for Cleanup
More than $10 million has been allocated to clean up the site of a former wood treatment plant following a federal lawsuit that resulted in the largest environmental settlement in U.S. history.
Ocean Isle Applies for Corps Groin Permit
Town leaders are now banking on the construction of a 750-foot terminal groin to fend off further erosion on the east end of the island.
Teaming Up for the Lockwood Folly
The N.C. Coastal Federation, Oak Island and volunteers are working to reduce the amount of stormwater runoff polluting the river.
Extending Utilities Could Risk Federal Funding
If it connects its public utilities to a proposed development in Sunset Beach, Brunswick County could be cut off from future federal funding.
North Topsail Beach Groins for a Solution
Town leaders consider their options for controlling severe erosion at the island’s north end, including the possibility of building a terminal groin.
Terminal Groin Will Get Another Look
The Army Corps of Engineers will amend its environmental study on the proposed terminal groin at Figure Eight Island to include the new design and location now preferred by island homeowners.
Ports Pressing Ahead With Wood Pellet Plans
With all of the required permits in hand, the N.C. State Ports Authority is moving ahead with plans to build wood-pellet export facilities at its ports in Wilmington and Morehead City.
