Rising 10th through 12th graders who want to attend a weeklong intensive study on managing natural resources have until March 31 to get their applications in to their county’s Soil and Water Conservation District representative.
News Briefs
Webinar to cover invasive plant identification, management
In the February installment of the webinar series, “Landscapes that Last,” participants will get tips on how to identify and manage invasive plants.
NC Coastal Counties Fisheries Coalition to meet Feb. 4
During the N.C. Coastal Counties Fisheries Coalition meeting Feb. 4 in Morehead City, the members are expected to discuss issues related to the fishing industry.
Temperatures drop, weekend wintery low possible
Ice covers a patch of volunteer vegetation near Michael J. Smith Field Tuesday after an overnight freeze in Beaufort. Cold temperatures are forecast to continue through the weekend, when there’s potential for a coastal low pressure to develop, possibly bringing wintry weather, National Weather Service forecasters said Tuesday. Photo: Dylan Ray
State announces beach and water access program funding
Local governments within North Carolina’s 20 coastal counties may apply by April 24 for funding to help improve public access to coastal beaches and waterways.
UNCW Blue Economy Index posts increase over November
The University of North Carolina Wilmington’s Blue Economy Index ended 2025 on an upswing and outperformed its major global benchmarks.
Science panel to begin hard structures on coastlines report
The Coastal Resources Commission’s science panel will meet Thursday to begin planning a report on the effects of hardened structures on coastlines.
Controlled burn planned for Wilmington park
Between now and early March, the North Carolina Forest Service will conduct a controlled burn of a portion of Halyburton Park in Wilmington as part of an ongoing project to restore longleaf pine habitat.
Pony Patrol applications open through February
Online applications are now being accepted for the Pony Patrol, a volunteer program that helps raise awareness and protect wild horses on the Rachel Carson Reserve and Shackleford Banks.
Millions marked for port, short-line freight rail upgrades
North Carolina Department of Transportation Rail Division officials have announced $16.3 million for freight rail infrastructure improvements that include coastal lines and state port facilities.
Brunswick County buys land for future raw water reservoir
Brunswick County commissioners on Wednesday morning unanimously approved a more than $8.7 million deal to buy land to be used as a future raw water reservoir.
NC awards $1.5M for water management, recreation projects
Morehead City and Windsor have been awarded $200,000 each from the state for stream restoration, water-based recreation and water management projects.
Historic Bath group urges seller to preserve significant tract
The Historic Bath Foundation says the 1,768-acre tract known as Archbell Point near Bath contains remnants of Native American and early colonial inhabitants.
Coastal Federation gets funds to remove 12 abandoned vessels
BoatUS Foundation has awarded the North Carolina Coastal Federation funding to remove a dozen abandoned and derelict vessels in Hyde, Carteret, Onslow and New Hanover counties.
Apply now to join Holden Beach turtle watch program
The Holden Beach Turtle Watch Program is accepting applications for volunteers for the 2026 sea turtle nesting season.
Public hearing set for proposed shellfish leases in Onslow
The Division of Marine Fisheries has scheduled the hearing for 6 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 12, in the Holly Ridge Community Center and by web conference.
