Newly amended rules to monitor recreational water quality for the public’s safety went into effect Thursday.
News Briefs
DEQ Penalizes Chemours Nearly $200,000
The state is penalizing Chemours nearly $200,000 for failing to prevent residual PFAS contamination from flowing into the Cape Fear River.
New Regulations for Spot, Atlantic Croaker
New recreational bag limits for spot and Atlantic croaker will take effect April 15, and commercial spot and Atlantic croaker seasons will close beginning in December.
Coastal Habitat, Protection Webinar April 19
Hear how coastal habitats contribute to coastal protection and blue carbon storage at noon April 19 during a Coastal Habitat Learning Series webinar.
Big Sweep Launches New Cleanup Initiatives
Carteret Big Sweep, an organization that works year-round to keep the county’s beaches and roadways clean, is looking for volunteers to join in three new initiatives.
Shallowbag Bay Dredging Work Complete
A 90-day dredging project to deepen and widen the channels within Shallowbag Bay and Roanoke Sound in Manteo was completed last month.
State Warns of Invasive Zebra Mussels
State agencies warn that recently purchased moss balls used in home aquariums are contaminated with an invasive and potentially destructive, fresh water species, zebra mussels.
Altered Pamlico Ferries’ Schedule Extended
NCDOT has extended until April 1 the alternate schedule for ferries traveling between Cedar Island, Swan Quarter and Ocracoke because of continued shoaling issues in the ferry channel outside of Silver Lake Harbor.
Forum Set on PFAS Research Progress
NC PFAS Testing Network and NC Policy Collaboratory representatives will share their research progress at 6 p.m. May 4 on PFAS and GenX during a virtual public forum.
State Completes Brunswick Tornado Cleanup
Crews from the state Department of Transportation and a North Carolina contract company completed cleanup from a tornado that hit Brunswick County in mid-February.
Coastal Land Trust Welcomes New Director
Walker Golder, formerly with the National Audubon Society, is the new executive director of the North Carolina Coastal Land Trust.
Cape Lookout Lighthouse Closed for Safety
Because of safety concerns for the public associated with severe structural damage, Cape Lookout Lighthouse will not be open for climbing this season.
Coast Adds 4 Zero-Emission Car Chargers
Zero-Emission Car Charger Projects in Morehead City, Southern Shores, Burgaw and Wilmington are among the 29 selected to receive rebates through the Volkswagen Mitigation Settlement Program.
Shoaling Alters Pamlico Ferries’ Schedule
NCDOT is running an alternate schedule for ferries to and from Ocracoke because of shoaling in the channel just outside Silver Lake Harbor.
Kayakers Needed for Terrapin Turtle Surveys
The Terrapin Tally community science project is looking for volunteers with kayaks to survey select areas for a better understanding of the diamondback terrapin population.
Carteret Dredging Projects Mostly Complete
The Old Ferry Channel/Deer Creek dredging project in Cape Carteret is nearly complete.
