Moores Creek National Battlefield in Pender County has received a replica of “Mother Covington’s Daughter,” a cannon in the story of the 1776 Battle of Moores Creek Bridge.
News Briefs
New Nursery Area Rules Effective Saturday
Nine special secondary nursery areas have been reclassified with associated changes affecting gill net attendance requirements in select waters.
Anglers Can Donate Fish Carcasses to Science
The N.C. Division of Marine Fisheries reminds fishers that they can donate fish carcasses to science at one of seven freezer sites along the coast.
Rawls to be First Female NC Fisheries Director
Kathy Rawls becomes the Division of Marine Fisheries director Saturday, the first woman to head the agency.
PKS, Federation Complete Stormwater Work
Pine Knoll Shores and the North Carolina Coastal Federation recently completed a project to reduce nuisance flooding by managing stormwater.
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.
