The North Carolina Coastal Federation and Sound Rivers have taken the fight over a mining permit that would alter Blounts Creek to the state supreme court.
News Briefs
Avoid Chowan’s Possible Algal Bloom: Officials
State Division of Water Resources officials urge the public to avoid a potential algal bloom in Chowan County, specifically in the Albemarle Sound and adjoining waterbodies.
Online Coastal Restoration Toolkit Launches
Restore America’s Estuaries and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration launched Wednesday the Coastal Restoration Toolkit to give homeowners, educators, local governments and resource managers online tools to coordinate and lead coastal restoration projects.
New Hanover Begins Stormwater Program
New Hanover County has launched its stormwater services program but is delaying for a year collection of fees because of the financial effects of COVID-19.
Lookout Seeks Dark Sky Park Designation
Cape Lookout National Seashore and Crystal Coast Stargazers are partnering with Carteret County Chamber of Commerce and Core Sound Waterfowl Museum and Heritage Center in the seashore’s initiative to become an International Dark Sky Park.
Seacoast Plants Guidebook Earns Recognition
“Seacoast Plants of the Carolinas” by Paul E. Hosier, published by North Carolina Sea Grant and the University of North Carolina Press, has earned honors from the American Library Association.
DCM Urges No July 4 Parties at Masonboro
The Division of Coastal Management urges the public not to celebrate July Fourth at Masonboro Island Reserve this year because of the potential spread of COVID-19 at mass gatherings.
Project Promotes Resilience Strategies
The Albemarle-Pamlico National Estuary Partnership and N.C. Commission of Indian Affairs have joined together to support tribal communities in the Albemarle-Pamlico watershed in considering climate resilience during community planning.
Va. Beach Offshore Wind Project Installed
Dominion Energy announced Friday the successful instillation of the two-turbine, 12-megawatt Coastal Virginia Offshore Wind pilot project 27 miles off Virginia Beach, Virginia.
Renourishment Project Moves to Phase 3
The third phase of the Bogue Banks post-Florence beach renourishment project, which is to include the last stretch of western and central Emerald Isle, could go out for bids by Thursday.
Shackleford Horses Curriculum Now Online
Cape Lookout National Seashore is offering online three lesson plans designed for third through eighth grade students to learn about the wild horses of Shackleford Banks.
COVID-19 Relief to Assist Recycling Programs
Local governments and private recycling businesses can apply for funding to purchase equipment or resources to support residential recycling programs impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Legislature Passes Regulatory, Funding Bills
During a session that stretched into the early morning hours Friday, state lawmakers approved a number of bills with coastal, environmental and funding provisions before adjourning with plans to come back in September.
Carteret Big Sweep Looking for Volunteers
During the COVID-19 pandemic, Carteret Big Sweep has been having a difficult time recruiting volunteers and the volunteer litter program needs students to join in the effort.
NTB Offers Gilbride Full-Time Manager Job
The North Topsail Beach Board of Aldermen on Wednesday agreed to offer the town manager position to David Gilbride, who’s now serving as interim manager.
NC Stays in Phase 2, Masks Required: Cooper
Face masks are required statewide and North Carolina will remain in Safer at Home Phase 2 for three more weeks because of concerning trends of COVID-19 spread, the Cooper administration announced Wednesday.
