During a four-week online NOAA pilot program that begins in mid-September, participants will learn tools to be proactive and effective in communicating coastal hazard risks.
News Briefs
Hovey Files Lawsuit Over Duck Beach Access
Three months after a confrontation with homeowners over use of a Duck beach access, Bob and Tanya Hovey have filed a complaint against the Sand Dollar Shores Homeowners Association and the town.
Southern Flounder Season to Close Sept. 4
With the N.C. Marine Fisheries Commission’s adoption last week of the Southern Flounder Fishery Management Plan Amendment 2, the commercial and recreational season for southern flounder will close Sept. 4.
Passenger Ferry Service to Close Sept. 5
Since launching May 20, the Ocracoke-Hatteras passenger ferry service has transported 27,153 passengers and NCDOT officials hope to reach 30,000 before Sept. 5, the last day the passenger ferry will run for the season.
Southport Ferry Terminal Out of Service
A ramp failure Tuesday at the Southport ferry terminal could keep the ferry connecting to Fort Fisher out of service for weeks, officials said Wednesday.
New Bodie Island Hunt Blind Work to Begin
Construction on an accessible hunt blind and wildlife-viewing platform on Bodie Island is expected to begin this week and wrap up by the beginning of October.
Ferry System Seeks Input on Long-Range Plan
The state Ferry Division is encouraging its passengers to assist in developing the draft long-range development plan by answering online a few survey questions.
Chemours Submits to State PFAS Action Plans
Department of Environmental Quality staff are currently reviewing a PFAS reduction plan Chemours submitted Tuesday pursuant to the February consent order that addresses emissions from the company’s Fayetteville facility.
Hazardous Waste Collection Days Set
A partnership of Carteret, Craven and Pamlico counties, the Coastal Environmental Partnership is collecting household hazardous waste in Morehead City Sept. 28 and Bayboro and New Bern, both on Oct. 12.
Call for Volunteers for Cape Hatteras Cleanup
Officials at the Cape Hatteras National Seashore and the North Carolina Beach Buggy Association are hosting drop-in volunteer cleanups Sept. 21 at several spots along the seashore’s beaches.
State Plans Recovery Resources Meetings
State officials are offering information sessions in the coming weeks on recovery resources in more than a dozen hurricane-affected communities.
Most Facilities to Open at Hammocks Beach
Hammocks Beach State Park will resume most operations Aug. 30 that have been closed for almost a year because of Hurricane Florence damage.
Atlantic Beach to Develop Stormwater Plan
Atlantic Beach officials announced Friday that the town has received a $15,000 grant from the Duke Energy Foundation to help create a stormwater resiliency plan.
NCDOT Seeks Input on Electric Vehicle Plan
The N.C. Department of Transportation is asking the public to comment on a draft plan to boost the number of electric vehicles registered in the state.
Cooper Vetoes Billboard Bill
Gov. Roy Cooper has vetoed a bill that opponents said would have would have restricted local governments’ ability to regulate billboards.
Endangered Species Act Changes Challenged
Environmental and animal protection groups sued the Trump administration Wednesday over its new regulations that the organizations say dramatically weaken the Endangered Species Act.