Aquaculture producers directly impacted by the coronavirus pandemic are now eligible for relief through the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Coronavirus Food Assistance Program.
News Briefs
Hatteras Sediment Plan Feedback Sought
The National Park Service is seeking comment on a sediment management plan at Cape Hatteras National Seashore to address beach erosion.
DEQ Issues PFAS Treatment System Permit
NCDEQ issued a water treatment system permit for the Chemours Fayetteville Works site to remove PFAS from a contaminated stream that currently flows into the Cape Fear River.
Federation Receives Debris Removal Grant
The North Carolina Coastal Federation received a grant from NOAA Marine Debris Program to remove large-scale marine debris, such as derelict boats, in the Albemarle-Pamlico Sound.
NOAA Seeks Input on Coastal Management
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Office for Coastal Management will host a virtual meeting Oct. 7 for feedback on the state coastal management and National Estuarine Research Reserve programs.
Bigfoot Slough Area Dredging Scheduled
The Army Corps of Engineers is tentatively scheduled to begin a dredging effort in the Bigfoot Slough area of Pamlico Sound next week and the NCDOT Ferry Division has reduced service between Ocracoke and Cedar Island and Swan Quarter.
Federation Launches Shell Recycling Program
The North Carolina Carolina Coastal Federation recently kicked off its Restaurant to Reef Oyster Shell Recycling program with its first reef built entirely from oyster shells collected by local restaurants.
Tillis, Cooper Urge Trump to Protect NC Coast
Gov. Roy Cooper in a letter Tuesday urged President Donald Trump and his administration to include North Carolina in the recently announced moratorium on oil drilling for the next 10 years.
Ocracoke Campground Season Extended
Cape Hatteras National Seashore announced Wednesday that the season for Ocracoke Campground will continue through the winter.
DMF’s CARES Act Spending Plan Approved
N.C. Division of Marine Fisheries’ spending plan for federal coronavirus fisheries assistance has been approved by NOAA Fisheries and is waiting for notification from the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission that the $5.4 million has been awarded.
Survey Seeks Input On Employee Housing
Dare County and UNC-Chapel Hill have partnered on a survey for local business owners and employers to identify employees’ housing needs.
Bicycle, Pedestrian Safety Program Kicks Off
NCDOT is kicking off its 2020 bicycle and pedestrian safety campaign in several communities, including the Outer Banks, Wilmington, Beaufort, Greenville, New Bern Pine, Knoll Shores and Washington.
Webinar Sept. 23 on New Resilience Grants
State Division of Coastal Management staff are set to host a webinar on a grant funding opportunity for resiliency projects by local governments in North Carolina’s coastal counties.
New Hanover Seeks UDO Update Input
New Hanover County Planning and Land Use Department is looking for feedback by Sept. 18 on the final of three phases of the development code update.
Pamlico Oyster Reef Habitat to Grow 15 Acres
N.C. Coastal Federation and N.C. Division of Marine Fisheries have been recommended for funding from NOAA to add 15 acres of new oyster reef habitat in Pamlico Sound.
Currituck-Knotts Island Ferry to Resume
The North Carolina Department of Transportation Ferry Division plans to resume service of the Currituck-Knotts Island Ferry Wednesday, pending a U.S. Coast Guard inspection.
