Cape Hatteras National Seashore will accept comments until April 3 on proposed improvements at Oregon Inlet Marina, including steps to adapt to sea level rise.
News Briefs
Dare Proposed Shellfish Lease Hearing Set
The state Division of Marine Fisheries is asking for public input on three proposed shellfish leases in Dare County April 13 during an online public hearing.
Recreational Flounder Season Starts Aug. 16
The 2021 recreational flounder season is Aug. 16-Sept. 30 for internal and ocean waters, but may change if the current Southern Flounder Fishery Management Plan amendment under discussion is altered.
STEM Network Joins Researchers, Educators
Educators and researchers have a chance to connect Thursday during SciREN Coast, an evening of informal conversations that fosters networking and collaboration.
Study Forcasts NC’s Wind Energy Potential
A report released this week by the N.C. Commerce Department estimates that North Carolina stands to benefit from a more than $100 billion market opportunity in offshore wind by 2035.
Southern Shores to Get Car Charger Funds
Southern Shores is one of 30 organizations in the state that will receive a rebate for a zero-emission vehicle charging station project, funded by the NC Volkswagen Mitigation Settlement Program.
NCDOT Spring Litter Sweep Set for April
Those who want to help keep state roadways litter free can volunteer for the N.C. Department of Transportation’s Spring Litter Sweep April 10-24.
EMC to Consider Water Quality Efforts
The N.C. Environmental Management Commission is set to consider the Neuse/Tar-Pamlico New Development Stormwater Model Program and the 2021 Chowan River Basin Water Resources Plan.
Ports a Step Closer to Year-Round Dredging
The Corps of Engineers published Thursday its final environmental review and findings that green-light the elimination of the environmental window for state port harbor dredging.
2021 Ozone Season Has Begun
Daily air quality forecasts from the N.C. Division of Air Quality include statewide forecasts for ozone, as well as the year-round forecasts for fine particle pollution.
Avon Nourishment Could Cost Residents Less
Residents could pay less in taxes than initially thought to fund the Avon Beach Nourishment project if approved.
Park Service Sees Record Visits in January
More visitors flocked to the Cape Hatteras National Seashore and Wright Brothers National Memorial during January than in any other January on record.
Whitehead to Lead ODU Climate Program
Jessica Whitehead, former N.C. Office of Recovery and Resiliency chief resilience officer, has been named the Joan P. Brock Endowed executive director of the Institute for Coastal Adaptation and Resilience at Old Dominion University.
Cape Fear Museum Honors Women’s History
Cape Fear Museum of History and Science in Wilmington and Smithsonian Affiliations will present a monthlong Women’s History Virtual Scholar Talk Series every Wednesday through the March.
Marc Basnight Bridge Inspection Begins
There will be lane closures during the week March 1-18 while contractors conduct a routine condition inspection of the Marc Basnight Bridge.
Two Southeast NC Bridges to be Repaired
Crews may begin work as early as late March and are expected to be complete by October on work to extend the life of two bridges in Pender and Duplin counties.
