North Carolina Coastal Federation will receive a $121,090 grant to help with the removal of at least 20 abandoned and derelict vessels from estuaries in the northeastern part of the state.
News Briefs
PFAS Testing Seminar Series Begins Sept. 18
The North Carolina PFAS Testing Network will host on Zoom Sept. 18 the first in a series of online research update and discussion seminars planned for month and next.
Surfalorus Film Fest Kicks Off Sept. 24
The ninth annual Surfalorus Film Festival Sept. 24-27 on the Outer Banks and online features 15 films, interviews and Q&As with various filmmakers, surfers and surf culture figures, including the cast of Netflix’s “Outer Banks.”
Coastal Resources Commission to Meet
The state Coastal Resources Commission will meet by video conference to consider updates on the shellfish lease program, Coastal Habitat Protection Plan revisions and rule-making recommendations.
Comments on Havelock Bypass Plans Needed
NCDOT is looking for feedback by Sept. 14 on two proposed alternatives for a U.S. 70 improvement from Havelock Bypass to Thurman Road in Craven County.
New Bern Kicks Off Resiliency Planning Effort
New Bern staff and officials are calling for public input on a resiliency plan and flood mitigation effort, which kicks off with a virtual public meeting Sept. 10.
Commission Violates Constitution: Cooper
The Cooper administration filed Friday a lawsuit contending that the Rules Review Commission is unconstitutional and should have a majority of its members appointed by the executive branch, not the legislative as it is now.
Dare Candidate Forums Set Via Zoom
The Dare County League of Women Voters is partnering with the North Carolina Coastal Federation in sponsoring candidate forums via the Zoom webinar platform for the Dare County commissioners and school board races.
Rodanthe Bridge Virtual Update Sept. 3
State transportation officials will provide updates during a virtual meeting 6 p.m. Thursday on the ongoing Rodanthe “jug handle” bridge project.
Harkers Island Bridge Closes to Boat Traffic
The Harkers Island drawbridge is closed temporarily to boat traffic but vehicles are permitted to cross while NCDOT examines the repairs needed and determines a timeline of when it can reopen to boat traffic.
NC Aquariums Fundraising Race Goes Virtual
The North Carolina Aquariums is holding a virtual Run for the Planet Sept. 12-20 to support the conservation and sustainability efforts of the three North Carolina Aquariums and Jennette’s Pier.
NC Appeals NOAA’s Seismic Testing Decision
Citing risks to the environment and the coastal economy, North Carolina officials have appealed a federal decision to override the state’s objection to a company’s plan to conduct offshore seismic exploration for oil and gas.
DCM Seeks Comments on Resilience Program
The Division of Coastal Management is seeking public comment on the draft North Carolina Resilient Coastal Communities Program.
Feedback Sought on Wright Brothers Plan
The National Park Service is requesting public comment on General Management Plan Amendment Environmental Assessment for Wright Brothers National Memorial.
Group Helps Families Elevate Homes
The Cape Hatteras United Methodist Men have been hard at work in the past few weeks helping families on Hatteras Island protect their homes with a Repetitive Loss Reduction Project that is currently in full swing.
Southern Shores to Resume Recycling
Officials in Southern Shores have reached an agreement with the company handling its recyclables that may keep them from going to an incinerator.
