After being alerted Wednesday by Chemours that sediment is washing into Cape Fear River, the Cape Fear Public Utility Authority announced Thursday it is temporarily testing daily for PFAS.
News Briefs
Ferry Trips Across Pamlico Sound Reduced
Because of shoaling issues in the ferry channel outside of Ocracoke’s Silver Lake Harbor, daily service will be reduced by one trip each way between Ocracoke and both Cedar Island and Swan Quarter until further notice.
Carteret Shellfish Leases Hearing Set
The state Division of Marine Fisheries is holding by webinar a public hearing 6 p.m. Aug. 27 on proposed shellfish leases in Carteret County.
NCDEQ to Hold GenX Information Meeting
The state Department of Environmental Quality is hosting a public information session by web conference at 6 p.m. Aug. 4 about PFAS/GenX at Chemours’ Fayetteville Works facility.
Marine Fisheries Releases Stock Overview
The state Division of Marine Fisheries released Wednesday the annual stock overview of state-managed marine fisheries species.
New Projects Planned for OBX National Parks
Outer Banks Forever announced Tuesday several national parks projects in the works including a kayak launch from Oregon Inlet, a new exhibit at Wright Brothers Memorial and webcams.
State to Provide Masks for Farmworkers
Pender is one of 31 counties that will receive the first delivery of personal protection equipment for agricultural workers from the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services.
Free Lesson Plan Focuses on Watersheds
North Carolina Sea Grant has provided a free Watershed Wisdom online lesson plan to encourage students to appreciate the value of water and maintaining healthy ecosystems
Waterways Commission Addresses Shoaling
Dare County Waterways Commission addressed during a meeting held online Monday the shoaling in Hatteras Inlet’s South Ferry Channel.
Avoid ‘Jug Handle’ Bridge Work Site: NCDOT
NCDOT officials are urging water sports enthusiasts to stay at least “a football field away” from the Rodanthe bridge construction zone.
Surf City Buys 60 Acres to Build New Park
The town of Surf City purchased 60 acres of land Wednesday for $550,000 from the Batts Family Corp. for a future park.
Atlantic Beach Launches Cleanup Program
Atlantic Beach is partnering with Crystal Coast Waterkeeper to install signage and beach cleanup baskets at each of the town’s 22 beach accesses to encourage visitors to collect trash and dispose of it in the appropriate container.
Latino Conservation Week Begins Saturday
Join the North Carolina Coastal Federation on a virtual field trip Tuesday morning to learn Spanish names and phrases for species along the coast as part of Latino Conservation Week that takes place Saturday to July 26.
Trust Adds To Salmon Creek Natural Area
The Coastal Land Trust has protected from development another tract in the northeastern part of the state that’s to be added to the Salmon Creek State Natural Area.
Avoid Water at 2 Beaufort County Sites: State
An advisory and an alert were issued against swimming Thursday at a soundside site in Belhaven and near Washington, both in Beaufort County.
Meeting Set on Reserve Boardwalk Repairs
The state Division of Coastal Management will host a online at 10 a.m. July 23 a public meeting on its Currituck Banks Reserve Boardwalk repairs funding application.
