ECU Integrated Coastal Programs and the Coastal Studies Institute are hosting as part of its “Science on the Sound” series a presentation on larval fish of North Carolina on the ECU Outer Banks Campus in Wanchese.
News Briefs
Study: Topsail Parcel Development Restricted
An analysis by the North Carolina Coastal Federation finds that local, state and federal restrictions severely limit any development potential for the parcel recently listed for sale at the southern tip of Topsail Island.
NC 12 Protective Dunes Under Repair
Lane closures are expected this week as state crews repair the protective dune damaged by tides stemming from Tropical Storm Melissa in several locations between the Marc Basnight Bridge and Rodanthe
New Study Shows Higher Levels of PFAS
According to reports, new analysis of preserved samples indicates that forever chemicals were present in Wilmington drinking water at extreme levels
CRO Selected for Pulitzer Center Funding
The Pulitzer Center has awarded a grant to Coastal Review Online for a series of reports on climate research and obstacles to addressing climate changes affecting coastal N.C. residents.
Community College Gets Grant for Shoreline
Carteret Community College received a Golden Leaf Foundation hurricane recovery grant for shoreline repair and will work with the North Carolina Coastal Federation on plans for a living shoreline.
Climate Study Finds 200 NC Birds At Risk
The National Audubon Society has released a report showing that 200 birds in North Carolina and two-thirds of birds in North America are at risk from the effects of climate change
Cooper Proclaims Oct. 6-12 Resiliency Week
Gov. Roy Cooper has proclaimed Oct. 6-12 Resiliency Week in North Carolina, citing the need to rebuild stronger and smarter in preparation for future storms.
Manteo Gets Go-Ahead for Downtown Park
Dare commissioners approved a deal Monday for Manteo to build a proposed Town Common on county-owned land in the downtown area featuring green space, public parking and water quality protections.
FEMA Denies Individual Assistance Request
The Federal Emergency Management Agency has denied North Carolina’s application for individual assistance in North Carolina counties with damage from Hurricane Dorian.
Topsail Beach Awards Dredge, Sand Contract
Topsail Beach officials have awarded a $24.6 million contract for its planned Local Storm Damage Reduction Plan that includes dredging New Topsail Inlet and placing sand on the beach.
Workshop to Address Plans for Navassa Site
Residents and other stakeholders are invited Oct. 16 to discuss options for buying the Kerr-McGee Chemical Corp, site in Navassa for a proposed cultural center and park.
Currituck Banks Reserve Reopens
Currituck Banks Coastal Reserve site reopened Monday to visitors after being closed since Hurricane Dorian hit the coast in early September.
Trump Approves NC Disaster Declaration
President Trump has approved Gov. Roy Cooper’s request for a federal disaster declaration for eastern N.C. counties affected by Hurricane Dorian, allowing for FEMA public assistance.
Land Trust Purchases Jones County Tract
The Coastal Land Trust has announced that its third land purchase using a portion of the Havelock bypass settlement funds is 247 acres next to a portion of the Croatan National Forest southwest of New Bern.
Ocracoke Seafood Co. Benefit Dinner Ahead
Locals Oyster Bar in Raleigh is hosting a special four-course dinner Oct. 9 to benefit Ocracoke Foundation’s efforts to repair flood damage caused by Hurricane Dorian at Ocracoke Seafood.
