The Coastal Resources Commission has rescheduled for Wednesday morning in Swan Quarter a public hearing on oceanfront erosion rates that was originally scheduled for Oct. 8 in Ocracoke.
News Briefs
SELC Challenges Water Protections Repeal
Southern Environmental Law Center filed Wednesday a lawsuit on behalf of several conservation groups challenging the repeal of clean water protections under the Clean Water Act.
Outer Banks Beach Sweep Set for Saturday
Outer Banks chapter of the Surfrider Foundation has organized its 33rd Outer Banks beach sweep set for Saturday morning, to be followed by the Outer Banks Brewing Station’s TrashFest noon to 4 p.m. with live music, food and more.
NC Fossil Club to Host Fair in Wilmington
Dig into fossil and geologic history during the North Carolina Fossil Fair 2019 set for 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Nov. 2 at the Cape Fear Museum of History and Science in Wilmington.
Wreck Uncovered on Hatteras Beach
The wreck of what may be an English ship that stranded in February 1883 was found this month on the beach across from the Wreck Tiki Bar and Food in Hatteras Village.
NC 12 Traffic Detour to Start Monday
Starting Monday, traffic will be detoured for about two weeks during a pavement preservation project about 4.5 miles of N.C. 12 at the north entrance of Cape Hatteras National Seashore.
Input Sought on Natural Resources Plan
The public is invited to comment on the draft plan and environmental assessment that identifies proposed projects to restore natural resources damaged from releases at the Kerr-McGee Chemical Corp. site in Navassa.
Report Finds Ports Need Environmental Plan
A legislative study finds that the State Ports Authority lacks a system for managing the environmental footprint of its operations, a shortcoming that threatens the ports’ sustainability.
‘Estuscarium’ to Offer Educational Fun
Join the North Carolina Estuarium Oct. 26 for the third annual “Estuscarium,” a Halloween-themed, educational event featuring games and activities for young ghosts and goblins.
FEMA Grants Request for More Assistance
FEMA granted Gov. Cooper’s request for 12 additional counties to become eligible for Public Assistance reimbursement as part of the Hurricane Dorian major disaster declaration, bringing the total to 26 counties in the state.
Horse Sense and Survival Tour Oct. 26
Join Cape Lookout National Seashore for a Horse Sense and Survival tour Oct. 26 to learn more about how the wild horses survive, their behaviors and the management practices needed to maintain a wild horse herd.
Federation Gets $250K for Debris Cleanup
NOAA has awarded the North Carolina Coastal Federation a two-year, $249,657 grant for Hurricane Florence marine debris removal in southeastern North Carolina.
SBA Approves Disaster Declaration Request
The Small Business Administration has granted Gov. Roy Cooper’s request for a disaster declaration for counties that suffered damage from Hurricane Dorian, making additional assistance available to residents there.
New Hanover Gets $4M to Remove Debris
The Emergency Watershed Protection Program awarded New Hanover County $4.4 million in federal assistance to remove debris and sedimentation from streams and waterways in unincorporated areas of the county.
Fish and Wildlife Won’t Release Red Wolf Data
The Southern Environmental Law Center filed a lawsuit Monday against the Fish and Wildlife Service for refusing to release information on the critically endangered red wolf population in Eastern North Carolina.
NAACP: Port Study Ignores Heritage Corridor
The Brunswick County branch of the NAACP says the study for the State Ports Authority’s plans for widening and deepening the Wilmington harbor fails to acknowledge its potential effects on the Gullah Geechee Cultural Heritage Corridor and environmental justice communities.
