A proposed rule change would establish a temporary unvegetated beach area of environmental concern and setback lines where Hurricane Isaias washed away beach vegetation in Oak Island.
News Briefs
College Shoreline Restoration Work Begins
The $1.7 million shoreline restoration project at Carteret Community College is underway, which includes restoration of 1,400 linear feet of the shoreline damaged by Hurricane Florence in September 2018.
Marine Debris Removal Project Underway
North Carolina Coastal Federation and state Division of Coastal Management are partnering on a large-scale marine debris and vessel removal project on the central and southeast coast of the state.
Brunswick Launches New Planning Iniative
Brunswick County staff and officials are asking for input from the public on Blueprint Brunswick 2040, an initiative to develop comprehensive plans.
NC Ferry System Designated Marine Highway
U.S. Department of Transportation this week announced that NCDOT’s ferry system has been designated as a Marine Highway Project, opening up opportunities for federal funding for vessel and terminal improvements.
Ordnance Found on Cape Hatteras Beach
A half-mile perimeter has been established around a potential unexploded ordnance found on a Cape Hatteras National Seashore beach in Buxton until it is safely removed.
5 Neuse Ferry Staff Test Positive for COVID-19
NCDOT reported Wednesday that five employees on the Neuse River ferry route between Cherry Branch and Minnesott Beach have tested positive for COVID-19.
Eastern Black Rail Now Listed as Threatened
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service finalized listing the eastern black rail, found in 35 states including North Carolina, as threatened under the Endangered Species Act.
Aquarium Offers Toddler Halloween Parade
Families with toddlers can safely celebrate Halloween during socially distanced costume parades Oct. 27, Oct. 28 or Oct. 29 at the N.C. Aquarium at Pine Knoll Shores and virtually Oct. 30.
Coast Guard Removes Barden Inlet Markers
The Coast Guard has removed the last of five fixed navigation aids in Barden Inlet, and Carteret County officials will decide if new navigation aids will be installed.
NC’s National Forests Under New Leadership
James Melonas will begin Nov. 22 his role as forest supervisor for the National Forests in North Carolina, which includes the coast’s Croatan National Forest.
Estuarine Striped Bass Scoping Period Open
Public comment is being accepted Nov. 2-15 on an amendment being developed to the North Carolina Estuarine Striped Bass Fishery Management Plan.
NOAA Marine Debris Art Contest Open Now
The NOAA Marine Debris Program Art Contest is open until Dec. 15 for kindergarten through eighth grade students.
Airlie Gardens to Close to Public Monday
The gardens at New Hanover County’s Airlie Gardens will be closed to the public Monday while the final phase of stormwater improvements to be completed.
Emergency Response Commission to Meet
The State Emergency Response Commission will hear updates on the North Carolina Office of Recovery and Resiliency, or NCORR, program during a 9 a.m. Friday meeting via teleconference.
Isaias-Hit Counties Eligible For Federal Aid
FEMA announced that state, eligible local governments and certain private nonprofit organizations in several coastal counties are now eligible for federal disaster assistance.
