Pine Knoll Shores and the North Carolina Coastal Federation recently completed a project to reduce nuisance flooding by managing stormwater.
News Briefs
Cape Fear River Watch to Host PFAS Seminar
Cape Fear River Watch is hosting a seminar Saturday with guest speakers who specialize in how contaminants such as GenX affect health, policy and community.
Project Aims to Inspire Girls to Pursue STEM
Cape Fear Museum of History and Science in Wilmington has launched an outreach project to inspire young women and gender minorities to pursue careers in STEM.
NPS Seeks Input on Ocracoke Light Station
Cape Hatteras National Seashore staff will hold two meetings in May to hear the public’s ideas about how to preserve the Ocracoke Light Station on Ocracoke.
May is American Wetlands Month
The Carolina Wetlands Association recognizes each May during American Wetlands Month special wetland sites across North and South Carolina.
Ocracoke Ferry Dock Erosion on CRC Agenda
The Coastal Resources Commission is expected to discuss erosion issues at the South Dock ferry terminal on Ocracoke Island when it meets Wednesday.
Oak Island Tables Assessment Discussion
Oak Island officials are postponing until next year discussion of rates for special property assessment districts to fund beach nourishment.
Submit High Tide Photos Using New App
The North Carolina King Tides Project now uses the Coastal Observer app to report water levels and submit photos of king tides, including the first of the year next week.
Fisheries Makes Changes to Citation Program
The state Division of Marine Fisheries announced several changes to its saltwater fishing tournament criteria that go into effect May 1.
City Offers Tour of Stormwater Solutions
Wilmington city staff are offering tours of various stormwater management solutions April 27 at Anne McCrary Park by Randall Pond.
Training Set for Collaborative Weather Project
Anyone interested in documenting precipitation for a citizen-science extreme weather project can learn what’s needed to participate.
Undeveloped Barrier Island to be Conserved
Undeveloped Hutaff Island will be conserved through a partnership of Audubon North Carolina, NC Coastal Land Trust and conservationists.
Amanda Martin to Lead Resilience Office
Dr. Amanda Martin has been selected as the new chief resilience officer for the North Carolina Office of Recovery and Resiliency.
Federal Funds to Conserve NC Wetlands
Hundreds of acres of habitats for waterfowl, shorebirds and other birds in eastern North Carolina are to be conserved or restored using newly awarded federal funds.
Pamlico Sound Ferries Resume Full Schedule
NCDOT’s Ferry Division has resumed its full schedule for Pamlico Sound routes connecting Ocracoke to Cedar Island and Swan Quarter.
Hatteras Lighthouse Home to New Webcam
A new webcam is now at the top of Cape Hatteras Lighthouse, the first of three to be installed at each of the national parks on the Outer Banks.
