Beaufort commissioners have accepted a $23.6 million financing package from the U.S. Department of Agriculture to pay for water, sewer and stormwater infrastructure work.
News Briefs
Senate Confirms Regan for Top EPA Post
The U.S. Senate in a bipartisan vote Wednesday confirmed Michael Regan as administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency.
Nags Head Recycling Pickup to Start May 1
Nags Head officials have approved a contract for residential curbside recycling collection that is set to begin May 1.
Cape Lookout Hosts Student Art Exhibition
Cape Lookout National Seashore and International Fiber Collaborative are hosting the student art exhibition, “Connect with the Rhythms of Nature on the Southern Outer Banks.”
NCDOT Needs Staff for Hatteras Route
The state Department of Transportation’s Ferry Division is accepting applications for a variety of summer positions on its Hatteras-Ocracoke route.
Clean Your Birdfeeder: Wildlife Biologists
The deaths of some songbirds that frequent bird feeders are being attributed a bacterial infection and wildlife biologists are advising that bird feeders are cleaned often.
Rodanthe Boat Launch to Close for Upgrades
A soundside boat launch area in Rodanthe will be closed for several months while a dock, ramp and parking lot are built.
Navassa Site Update Slated for March 23
NCDEQ, EPA and Multistate Trust representatives will hold two online public meetings March 23 to provide updates on the Kerr-McGee Chemical Corp. – Navassa Superfund site.
Reuter, Former DENR Spokesman, Dies at 58
Don Reuter, 58, who served more than 20 years with the North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources and state parks system, died March 2, after a brief illness, in Raleigh.
Commission to Discuss Southern Flounder
The Marine Fisheries Commission will discuss southern flounder management during its March 18 meeting to be held online.
Dare Boat Ramp to Close for Renovations
A busy boat access to Roanoke Sound in Dare County will soon close until mid-May for parking lot improvements, including new measures to reduce polluted stormwater runoff.
Resilience Network Seeks Resident Feedback
A new network to address challenges in coastal resilience is hosting its third virtual listening session March 16 to hear concerns about long-term priorities for coastal communities.
Cooper Urges BOEM Action on Wind Leases
Gov. Roy Cooper has asked the new Bureau of Ocean Energy Management director to remove the moratorium on wind energy leasing off the N.C. coast and advance development.
Southern Shores Asks for Nourishment Input
Southern Shores officials are holding a hearing March 16 to collect feedback on funding options for the town’s proposed beach erosion control and flood and hurricane protection works project.
Mountains-to-Sea Trail Friends to Meet
Friends of the Mountain-to-Sea Trail is opening its annual meeting set for March 26-27 to the public for the first time, which will be held online.
Severe Weather Preparedness Week to Begin
A statewide tornado drill is planned for 9:30 a.m. Wednesday as part of Severe Weather Preparedness Week, which begins Sunday and ends March 13.
