Reservations are being taken now for North Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher’s special holiday program Dec. 12 featuring Luna, the albino alligator, and her aquarium friends.
News Briefs
Sea Grant Seeks Coastal Research Proposals
North Carolina Sea Grant is seeking preproposals from researchers that address problems affecting coastal ecosystems, economies, and communities.
‘Jug Handle’ Bridge Project Update Dec. 3
State transportation officials are holding a virtual information meeting 6 p.m. Dec. 3 on the ongoing Rodanthe “Jug Handle” Bridge project on the Outer Banks.
5 Airports Awarded Funds for Improvements
Airports in Currituck and Dare counties, two of five in the state, have been approved for state and federal grants for safety and airfield improvement projects.
CRC Renews Vegetation Line Exception Rules
The Coastal Resources Commission has approved the reauthorization of static vegetation line exceptions for Atlantic Beach, Pine Knoll Shores, Indian Beach and Emerald Isle for five more years.
Neuse Oyster Restoration Study Underway
A study is underway to determine the feasibility of reintroducing the eastern oyster, once a native species, back into a section of the Neuse River near Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point.
Neuse Ferry Route Resumes Full Schedule
The Cherry Branch-Minnesott Beach ferry route across the Neuse River will resume Dec. 1 a full schedule of 28 daily departures from both ferry terminals.
Moores Creek Christmas Event Goes Virtual
Moores Creek National Battlefield will hold its annual Christmas in the Colonies Event Dec. 5 online due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
DCM Seeks Contractors for Resilience Effort
Private planning and engineering firms, councils of government, nongovernmental organizations and academic institutions can apply to help coastal governments meet the requirements of a new state resilience program.
Federation Calls for Recycled Oyster Shells
The North Carolina Coastal Federation has drop-off sites along the coast to recycle oyster shells that will be used to build new reefs in state waters.
Reserve Advisory Committees to Meet
The N.C. Coastal Reserve and National Estuarine Research Reserve local advisory committee meetings will be held next month by web conference.
Hertford ‘S-Bridge’ to Close Saturday
The “S-bridge” over the Perquimans River on U.S. 17 Business in Hertford will be closed between 6 a.m. and 5 p.m. Saturday while contractors pump concrete for the new bridge currently under construction.
Learn How to Get Grants for Car Chargers
Stakeholders and applicants can attend a webinar Dec. 11 on applying for funding for zero-emission vehicle charging station projects, available through the NC Volkswagen Mitigation Settlement Program.
OBX Parks to Celebrate 3 Anniversaries
Three anniversaries will be celebrated virtually in December by Cape Hatteras National Seashore and Wright Brothers National Memorial, both national parks on the Outer Banks.
NC New Home to Dueling Dinosaurs Fossil
Dinosaur enthusiasts will be able to join online or in-person paleontologists researching the fossilized remains of a T-rex and Triceratops gifted Tuesday to the N.C. Museum of Natural Sciences in Raleigh.
Draft NC Trail Network Plan Input Sought
The North Carolina Department of Transportation is asking for public input on a draft plan to identify and connect existing trails across the state.
