The state Environmental Management Commission will discuss Thursday groundwater quality and temporary rules for a subset of wetlands no longer under the Clean Water Act during.
News Briefs
Geological Survey Unveils Mobile Flood Tool
The U.S. Geological Survey launched a new online tool that provides real-time information on water levels, weather and flood forecasts.
Revamp Set for Beach Access Program Rules
The state Coastal Resources Commission when it meets Nov. 17 and 18 is expected to consider a fiscal report on the first proposed changes to the state beach access program in at least 10 years.
Fisheries Commission to Meet Nov. 19-20
The state Marine Fisheries Commission will discuss during its Nov. 19-20 meeting prohibiting the repackaging of foreign crabmeat in North Carolina.
Officials Push to Replace Alligator River Bridge
Dare and Tyrrell officials are appealing to Raleigh and Washington, D.C., to prioritize the replacement of the 60-year-old Lindsey C. Warren Bridge, better known as the Alligator River Bridge.
$1M to Go to Improve Public Water Access
More than $1 million has been awarded to 11 local governments and the North Carolina Coastal Reserve to improve public access to coastal beaches and waters.
Brunswick Calls for Input on Planning Projects
Brunswick County residents can still register to attend one of several community meetings scheduled this month on a new, 12-month planning initiative.
NC Ports Names Next Chief Operating Officer
The North Carolina State Ports Authority announced that Doug Vogt will begin serving Nov. 16 as chief operating officer.
It’s Fall, and Pea Island is for the Birds
More than 17,000 migrating birds, including more than 11,400 northern pintails, made a stop last week at Pea Island National Wildlife Refuge on the Outer Banks.
Wright Brothers Memorial Updates Approved
Wright Brothers National Memorial in Kill Devil Hills received approval to move forward with updates to the national site, including adding new trails and an education pavilion.
Southport Museum Adds ASL Video Tour
The North Carolina Maritime Museum at Southport is now offering a semi-guided video tour of its permanent exhibit that features spoken English, closed captions and American Sign Language.
UNC Gets $3.5M to Study Extreme Weather
UNC Chapel Hill researchers have been awarded $3.5 million to study the affects of extreme weather events and mitigation strategies.
New Rules To Cover Methyl Bromide Use
New state rules take effect this week covering the use of highly toxic methyl bromide as a log fumigant, the first new pollutant covered under state air toxic rules in nearly 30 years.
Black Sea Bass Season Ends in Northeast
The recreational black sea bass season will close Tuesday in all coastal waters north of Cape Hatteras and remain closed until May 15.
Former NC Rep. Ronnie Smith Dies
Ronnie Smith of Morehead City, who served in the North Carolina House from 1992 until 2002, died Wednesday.
Cohorts Celebrate 35 Years of ‘King Mackerel’
The Coastal Cohorts will celebrate 35 years of the stage show “King Mackerel & The Blues Are Running” with a four-night streaming video event and digital music release of its catalog in December.
