The state Water Infrastructure Authority’s Viable Utility Reserve Committee will meet remotely at 10:30 a.m.Thursday to hear legislative and educational updates.
News Briefs
Mattamuskeet Plan Advances to Next Phase
The state-approved plan to improve water quality Lake Mattamuskeet and address flooding problems in the surrounding areas has moved to the engineering phase.
Landscaping Guide Features Native Plants
A new set of 10 landscaping design templates featuring coastal native plants is now available online through N.C. Sea Grant’s Coastal Landscapes Initiative.
Low-Impact Development Virtual Workshop Set
A virtual workshop for real estate professionals on low-impact development basics for water quality protection will be from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. July 14.
North Topsail Beach to Hold Special Meeting
North Topsail Beach Board of Aldermen will hold a special meeting that includes a closed session to discuss a personnel matter Wednesday in the town’s North-End Fire Station.
Bill to Restart Passenger Ferry Runs Approved
A bill advancing this week in Raleigh directs the state Department of Transportation to use $1.1 million in contingency money from last year to restart the passenger ferry service between Hatteras and Ocracoke.
Park Service OKs Oregon Inlet Dredge Plan
The National Park Service has approved a plan to issue Dare County a special use permit to use a privately owned hopper dredge for maintenance dredging in Oregon Inlet.
Chemours Cited for Improper Waste Disposal
NCDEQ has issued a notice of violation and intent to enforce to the Chemours Co. for failure to ensure proper waste disposal from its Fayetteville Works facility.
Bolivia Facility Reports COVID-19 Outbreak
A congregate living facility in Brunswick County has met the state’s standard for an outbreak of COVID-19 with 17 residents and seven employees having tested positive.
Living Shorelines Open House Goes Online
Property owners can join the North Carolina Coastal Federation for a virtual open house July 8 to chat with area professionals and contractors to learn more about building a living shoreline.
Commercial Flounder Season Announced
Division of Marine Fisheries Director Steve Murphey has announced the 2020 commercial flounder seasons for North Carolina.
Three Selected for Stewardship Awards
Graduating high school seniors Henry Ferrell of Wilmington, Ella Harlacher of Swansboro and Dylan Gray of Hatteras have been selected to receive the North Carolina Coastal Federation’s 2020 Coastal Stewardship Award.
Interactive Map Shows NC Shellfish Leases
The N.C. Division of Marine Fisheries’ Shellfish Lease and Aquaculture Program has launched a new interactive mapping tool to assist the public in finding information about shellfish leases in North Carolina.
NC’s Objection to Seismic Survey Overridden
Federal officials have overridden the state’s objection to WesternGeco’s proposed permit to conduct seismic surveys for oil and gas exploration on the Atlantic outer continental shelf.
State Implements Evacuation Initiative
The Know Your Zone initiative for the state’s 20 coastal counties establishes evacuation zones to help residents safely evacuate during hurricanes, tropical storms and other hazards.
Rip Current Basics Webinar Tuesday
The National Weather Service Office in Wilmington and state Division of Services for Deaf and Hard of Hearing are hosting Tuesday a webinar on rip current basics and lifesaving information with sign language interpreters and captioning.
