Attorney General Josh Stein announced Thursday that UNCW and the Coastal Land Trust are among the 27 recipients of this year’s Environmental Enhancement grant from the North Carolina Department of Justice.
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Carolina Long Bay offshore wind lease sale announced
The Interior Department announced Thursday a proposed lease sale for offshore wind development off North Carolina and South Carolina.
Striped mullet stock assessment peer review workshop set
The Division of Marine Fisheries is welcoming the public to listen in by phone or online to a peer review workshop webinar for striped mullet stock assessment Nov. 8-10.
NC groups receive Duke Energy grants for nature initiatives
The Nature Conservancy received $25,000 from Duke Energy Foundation to study the history of indigenous and enslaved communities on its preserves in North Carolina.
Hatteras-Ocracoke ferry to reduce runs starting Tuesday
The Hatteras-Ocracoke ferry route switches Tuesday to the off-season winter schedule, with fewer daily departures from each island.
Severe storms possible Thursday night: Weather Service
National Weather Service officials warn of possible severe thunderstorms Thursday night into Friday morning in eastern North Carolina.
Currituck County roads to undergo improvements
NCDOT has awarded a nearly $4 million contract to a Raleigh-based paving company to repair more than 23 miles of roads in Currituck County.
Maritime Museum readies for first ‘Boo-Fort’ Halloween
N.C. Maritime Museum in Beaufort kicks off its inaugural “Boo-Fort” Halloween at 11 a.m. Friday with a talk on Maritime Myths and Legends at the museum, followed by activities at Gallants Channel Annex.
EPA releases final GenX human health toxicity assessment
The EPA released Monday its final human health toxicity assessment for GenX chemicals, which looks at the potential effects associated with oral exposure to the toxin.
Wilmington-area schools recognized for green initiatives
Federal and state education officials recognized last week UNCW, D.C. Virgo Preparatory Academy and Wrightsville Beach Elementary for their green initiatives.
California family likely died from heat, not algal bloom
A California family found deceased in mid-August on a hiking trail near Yosemite National Park likely died due to extreme heat and not algal bloom, which was cited as a possible cause during the investigation.
Environmental justice education, research grants available
The EPA is accepting grant applications for environmental education and research on health impacts of climate change on vulnerable populations.
Manteo tables decision on amending wetland fill rules
Despite first voting to reject proposed changes to Manteo’s CAMA land use plan, town commissioners opted last week to delay until Nov. 3 a decision on allowing filling and development of wetlands.
Firm to build nation’s first offshore turbine blade facility
A company plans to build the nation’s first offshore wind turbine blade facility at the Portsmouth, Virginia, Marine Terminal.
Cape Hatteras to have abandoned vessel removed
A nearly $300,000 project to remove an abandoned vessel near Cape Hatteras National Seashore’s Oregon Inlet Campground is expected to begin Monday.
New Rodanthe boat ramp now open to the public
Dare County has opened for public use a newly built soundside boat ramp in Rodanthe.
