The state Division of Marine Fisheries is looking for input from the public on a draft spending plan for federal COVID-19 fisheries relief.
News Briefs
NC, FEMA to acquire 31 flood-prone properties in Pender
The state and FEMA approved $6.5 million to acquire 31 flood-prone properties in Pender County that will be converted to open space.
Groups petition state to limit carbon dioxide pollution
The state Environmental Management Commission’s air quality committee will have a special meeting June 15 to consider a rule to limit carbon dioxide pollution from the electric power sector in North Carolina.
Secretaries’ Science Board to discuss PFAS research
N.C. Secretaries’ Science Advisory Board will continue during its next meeting at 10 a.m. June 7 a discussion on PFAS research and grouping strategies.
Adopt a sea turtle nest this season at Cape Hatteras
Supporters can symbolically adopt a sea turtle nest this nesting season at Cape Hatteras National Seashore for a donation of $100.
Farmed oysters surpass wild harvest for first time
New research indicates that wild harvests have declined and cultivated oysters now represent more than half of the total economic impact of shellfish in the state.
Dare urges getting reentry permits for hurricane season
Dare County Emergency Management encourages residents, nonresident property owners and business owners to obtain a 2021 reentry permit.
Commission moves forward with shrimp plan amendment
N.C. Marine Fisheries Commission will begin accepting public comment on the draft shrimp fishery management plan amendment 2 in the coming weeks.
Burn ban issued for 26 counties due to increased fire risk
A burn ban went into effect at noon Monday and all burning permits have been canceled for 26 counties, including several on the coast.
Basnight Bridge Closure Tuesday afternoon postponed
The 15-minute road closure Tuesday afternoon on the Marc Basnight Bridge has been postponed to again from Wednesday to Thursday.
Atlantic hurricane season likely to be above-normal: NOAA
NOAA’s Climate Prediction Center expects 2021 to be an above-normal hurricane season.
Avon Fishing Pier to open Wednesday for 2021 season
The Avon Fishing Pier on the Outer Banks will open Wednesday for the 2021 season.
Kid’s Fishing Day is June 12 at Croatan Forest
Croatan National Forest is hosting a Kid’s Fishing Day 9 a.m. June 12 to celebrate National Fish and Boating week at the Cedar Swamp Pond Area near Newport.
Check rip current risk before heading to beach: Rangers
Cape Hatteras Seashore rangers advise visitors to check the rip current risks and conditions before heading to the beach.
Morehead City rezoning paves way for 23-acre development
Morehead City councilmembers have approved a rezoning request allowing for commercial and multi-family residential development of 23 acres on N.C. 24.
State Water Infrastructure Authority committee to meet
The State Water Infrastructure Authority’s Viable Utility Reserve Committee will meet online 9:30 a.m. Friday to discuss distressed units.
