NCDEQ Secretary’s Environmental Justice and Equity Advisory Board will hear from the Commission of Indian Affairs Monday during a meeting by teleconference.
News Briefs
Fishers Needed for Marine Debris Project
The North Carolina Coastal Federation is accepting applications from licensed commercial fishers to help clean up marine debris in state waters through the Lost Fishing Gear Recovery Project.
Emerald Isle Bridge Work to Begin Dec. 1
Travelers should expect construction-related lane closures on the Emerald Isle Bridge from Dec. 1-17 and again after the holidays.
Wilmington Rail Project Details Now Online
A virtual open house with information for the public on Wilmington’s proposed rail realignment project is online through Dec. 15.
Lawsuit Filed Over Fisheries Management
One lawsuit has been dismissed and another has been filed against the state over fisheries management.
Travel Delays Possible Tuesday On NC 12
Expect brief travel delays Tuesday on N.C. 12 while a California production company films a car commercial on the Outer Banks byway.
Emerald Isle to Create Stormwater Plan
Emerald Isle commissioners have given the town manager the go-ahead to negotiate a contract with an engineering firm to develop a stormwater management plan for the town.
Environmental Management Board to Meet
The state Environmental Management Commission will discuss Thursday groundwater quality and temporary rules for a subset of wetlands no longer under the Clean Water Act during.
Geological Survey Unveils Mobile Flood Tool
The U.S. Geological Survey launched a new online tool that provides real-time information on water levels, weather and flood forecasts.
Revamp Set for Beach Access Program Rules
The state Coastal Resources Commission when it meets Nov. 17 and 18 is expected to consider a fiscal report on the first proposed changes to the state beach access program in at least 10 years.
Fisheries Commission to Meet Nov. 19-20
The state Marine Fisheries Commission will discuss during its Nov. 19-20 meeting prohibiting the repackaging of foreign crabmeat in North Carolina.
Officials Push to Replace Alligator River Bridge
Dare and Tyrrell officials are appealing to Raleigh and Washington, D.C., to prioritize the replacement of the 60-year-old Lindsey C. Warren Bridge, better known as the Alligator River Bridge.
$1M to Go to Improve Public Water Access
More than $1 million has been awarded to 11 local governments and the North Carolina Coastal Reserve to improve public access to coastal beaches and waters.
Brunswick Calls for Input on Planning Projects
Brunswick County residents can still register to attend one of several community meetings scheduled this month on a new, 12-month planning initiative.
NC Ports Names Next Chief Operating Officer
The North Carolina State Ports Authority announced that Doug Vogt will begin serving Nov. 16 as chief operating officer.
It’s Fall, and Pea Island is for the Birds
More than 17,000 migrating birds, including more than 11,400 northern pintails, made a stop last week at Pea Island National Wildlife Refuge on the Outer Banks.
