North Carolina Sea Grant won a national Grand Award from the 2021 APEX Awards for Excellence in the Campaigns, Programs & Plans for Public Service category.
News Briefs
Commercial fishing license applications to be reviewed
The Marine Fisheries Standard Commercial Fishing License Eligibility Board is expected to review submitted applications during its next meeting.
Strelcheck to lead NOAA Fisheries’ Southeast region
NOAA named Andy Strelcheck to lead Fisheries’ Southeast Region, which oversees North Carolina, based in St. Petersburg, Florida.
State water infrastructure committee to meet Friday
The Viable Utility Reserve Committee of the State Water Infrastructure Authority will meet at 10 a.m. Friday by teleconference.
Volunteers needed Sept. 11-25 for statewide litter sweep
NCDOT seeks volunteers to help clean up state roadways during the annual fall litter sweep in September.
Firm to present Oak Island floodwater management options
Oak Island commissioners are expected to hear proposed solutions to the town’s critical flooding and water quality issues Tuesday.
NASA ambassador to be on hand for Astronomy Night
The free Astronomy Night at the Cape Lookout National Seashore’s visitor center this month will feature a presentation by NASA’s Brandon Porter and telescope tips from the Stargazers club.
Funding available to repair damage due to Florence
Assistance is available for eligible homeowners in 27 counties to repair damage due to Hurricane Florence in 2018.
FEMA makes hazard mitigation program funds available
North Carolina is to receive nearly $64 million in federal funds to cover the costs of mitigation projects and increase resilience to climate change.
Short line railroad safety improvement grants awarded
About $10.2 million in matching grant funds have been awarded to 12 short line railroads and the North Carolina Ports Authority as part of NCDOT’s Freight Rail and Rail Crossing Safety Improvement program.
2021-22 North Carolina transportation map now available
The North Carolina Department of Transportation has made available at no charge its detailed 2021-22 statewide map.
Carteret proposed as critical habitat for rufa red knot
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has proposed designating all Bogue Banks beaches as critical habitat for the rufa red knot, a threatened small sandpiper.
State issues swim advisories at several sites
State officials this week have issued public advisories against swimming at ocean and sound sites.
Real estate agents can learn benefits of living shorelines
An online workshop for real estate professionals on the benefits of living shorelines is set for Sept. 2.
Avoid algal bloom in Chowan River: NCDEQ
State officials say the public should avoid contact with an algal bloom in the Chowan River near Edenton.
Cape Lookout duck blind lottery Aug. 12 is online
An online lottery is set for this month for permits to build temporary duck blinds at Cape Lookout National Seashore.