The North Carolina Coastal Federation is to receive $185,653 from the Environmental Enhancement Grant program for a living shoreline project on Bogue Sound in Carteret County.
News Briefs
Two Ferry Routes Schedule to Change Nov. 3
NCDOT’s Ferry Division announced Thursday that the Hatteras-Ocracoke route and Bayview-Aurora route schedules will be adjusted starting Tuesday.
NC Part of Alliance to Spur Wind Energy
Maryland, North Carolina and Virginia governors announced Thursday a new partnership to streamline development of offshore wind resources in Southeast and Mid-Atlantic region.
Student Art Wanted for Resiliency Contest
NC Climate Education Network will accept poems, drawings or photographs from students showing “What Does Climate Resiliency Mean to You?” for the Defining Climate Resiliency Art Contest until Nov. 20.
Public Can Weigh In on Croatan Projects
The public will be able to share feedback on proposed projects at Croatan National Forest to repair damage caused during Hurricane Florence and increase resiliency.
Proposed Currituck Sand Mine Stirs Concern
An application for a use permit that would allow a Manteo company to operate a sand mine on a 65-acre property in Powells Point has raised worries among some Currituck County residents.
Lookout Reports Shackleford Horse Death
A younger horse unexpectedly died recently on Shackleford Banks, Cape Lookout National Seashore reported Wednesday morning in a Facebook post.
DMF Accepts Coronavirus Relief Applications
The state Division of Marine Fisheries is accepting applications from eligible commercial fishers, for-hire fishing operators, seafood dealers and processors, and marine aquaculture operations for coronavirus relief.
DEQ Awards $11M in Storm Damage Grants
NCDEQ’s Division of Water Resources awarded coastal communities $11.5 million in grants for projects related to Hurricane Florence damage.
Wilmington Sites Look at World War II History
The Cape Fear Museum of History and Science and the Battleship North Carolina are featuring exhibits focused on World War II history.
Pumpkin-Carving Contest to Benefit Coast
Coastal Carolina Riverwatch is accepting submissions for its “Carve for Clean Water” virtual pumpkin-carving contest.
Input Sought on Eliminating Dredge Window
The Division of Coastal Management is accepting comments on the Corps of Engineers’ proposal for year-round dredging at the Wilmington and Morehead City harbors.
Rule Would Set Temporary AEC in Oak Island
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.
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.
