The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Office for Coastal Management will host a virtual meeting Oct. 7 for feedback on the state coastal management and National Estuarine Research Reserve programs.
News Briefs
Bigfoot Slough Area Dredging Scheduled
The Army Corps of Engineers is tentatively scheduled to begin a dredging effort in the Bigfoot Slough area of Pamlico Sound next week and the NCDOT Ferry Division has reduced service between Ocracoke and Cedar Island and Swan Quarter.
Federation Launches Shell Recycling Program
The North Carolina Carolina Coastal Federation recently kicked off its Restaurant to Reef Oyster Shell Recycling program with its first reef built entirely from oyster shells collected by local restaurants.
Tillis, Cooper Urge Trump to Protect NC Coast
Gov. Roy Cooper in a letter Tuesday urged President Donald Trump and his administration to include North Carolina in the recently announced moratorium on oil drilling for the next 10 years.
Ocracoke Campground Season Extended
Cape Hatteras National Seashore announced Wednesday that the season for Ocracoke Campground will continue through the winter.
DMF’s CARES Act Spending Plan Approved
N.C. Division of Marine Fisheries’ spending plan for federal coronavirus fisheries assistance has been approved by NOAA Fisheries and is waiting for notification from the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission that the $5.4 million has been awarded.
Survey Seeks Input On Employee Housing
Dare County and UNC-Chapel Hill have partnered on a survey for local business owners and employers to identify employees’ housing needs.
Bicycle, Pedestrian Safety Program Kicks Off
NCDOT is kicking off its 2020 bicycle and pedestrian safety campaign in several communities, including the Outer Banks, Wilmington, Beaufort, Greenville, New Bern Pine, Knoll Shores and Washington.
Webinar Sept. 23 on New Resilience Grants
State Division of Coastal Management staff are set to host a webinar on a grant funding opportunity for resiliency projects by local governments in North Carolina’s coastal counties.
New Hanover Seeks UDO Update Input
New Hanover County Planning and Land Use Department is looking for feedback by Sept. 18 on the final of three phases of the development code update.
Pamlico Oyster Reef Habitat to Grow 15 Acres
N.C. Coastal Federation and N.C. Division of Marine Fisheries have been recommended for funding from NOAA to add 15 acres of new oyster reef habitat in Pamlico Sound.
Currituck-Knotts Island Ferry to Resume
The North Carolina Department of Transportation Ferry Division plans to resume service of the Currituck-Knotts Island Ferry Wednesday, pending a U.S. Coast Guard inspection.
Two Carteret Bridges to be Rehabilitated
The state Department of Transportation will be rehabilitating throughout most of the offseason the Atlantic Beach and the Emerald Isle bridges.
WesternGeco Withdraws Survey Application
Texas-based WesternGeco LLC withdrew Sept. 4 its permit application to conduct seismic surveys for oil and natural gas off the coast of the Carolinas.
Coastal Review to Sponsor LWV Forums
Coastal Review Online is media sponsor for the League of Women Voters online candidate forums for Dare, New Hanover and Brunswick counties.
Marine Fisheries Commission Seeks Advisers
The North Carolina Marine Fisheries Commission is looking for commercial and recreational fishermen, scientists, and other interested parties to serve on various fisheries advisory committees.
