The Coastal Resources Commission is expected to discuss erosion issues at the South Dock ferry terminal on Ocracoke Island when it meets Wednesday.
News Briefs
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.
Celebrate Earth Day at OBX Arboretum
Dare County Master Gardeners are celebrating Earth Day Thursday with a talk about azaleas at the Outer Banks Arboretum & Teaching Garden in Kill Devil Hills.
NC’s Black Bear Reports Surge
The N.C Wildlife Resources Commission said it’s seeing a spike in black bear reports this spring and residents are advised to avoid conflicts.
EJ Board to Discuss Large Electric Vehicles
The NCDEQ Secretary’s Environmental Justice and Equity Advisory Board has set a special meeting to review how large, zero-emission vehicles can benefit disadvantaged communities.
Carteret Trash Trawl to Address Debris
A Morehead City Boy Scout has organized from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. April 24 a Carteret County Trash Trawl at Gallants Channel in Beaufort to collect marine debris.
Emergency Management Director to Retire
Mike Sprayberry, director of the N.C. Division of Emergency Management and the N.C. Office of Recovery and Resiliency since February 2013, says he will retire Aug. 1.
