The supervisory wildlife biologist will highlight the research and education programs at two northeastern North Carolina refuges during the Nov. 21 “Science on the Sound” lecture series at Coastal Studies Institute in Wanchese.
News Briefs
State Seeks Input on Disaster Mitigation Plan
The public is encouraged to submit comment by Dec. 23 to Rebuild NC on a draft plan to spend $168 million on disaster mitigation.
Nags Head Mayor Fights Offshore Drilling
Nags Head Mayor Ben Cahoon is joining this week 30 leaders from 13 coastal states in Washington, D.C., to urge lawmakers on Capitol Hill to maintain offshore drilling protections passed this summer by the House of Representatives.
Ocracoke to Reopen to Visitors Nov. 22
Ocracoke Island is set to reopen to visitors as soon as N.C. 12 reopens, which is expected to happen Nov. 22.
Renovated Beaufort Boat Access Now Open
The North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission’s boating access off Lennoxville Road is now open to the public after a project to reduce the amount of stormwater runoff from the site was completed.
Nags Head Abandons Proposed Lot-Size Rule
Nags Head commissioners unanimously voted Wednesday not to consider a proposed rule that would have eliminated existing lot size requirements for larger homes.
STAR Center to Close for HVAC Upgrades
The Sea Turtle Assistance and Rehabilitation Center at the N.C. Aquarium on Roanoke Island will be closed for much of next week while upgrades are made to the facility’s HVAC system.
Brunswick Wastewater Permit Hearing Dec. 5
The state Department of Environmental Quality is holding a public hearing in Bolivia Dec. 5 on Brunswick County’s wastewater draft permit modifications for its Northwest Water Treatment Plant in Leland.
Ferry System Adjusts Ocracoke Schedule
The schedule for the Hatteras-Ocracoke Silver Lake ferry will be adjusted beginning Thursday to allow repairs to the section of N.C. 12 damaged by Hurricane Dorian.
North River Game Lands Grows 6,000 Acres
The state Wildlife Resources Commission has purchased 6,310 acres for public use next to the North River Game Land in Currituck and Camden counties.
CPI Power Plant’s Permits Hearing Nov. 21
NCDEQ has set a public hearing Nov. 21 in Bolivia on draft permits to discharge wastewater and stormwater from the Southport Power Plant.
EMC to Discuss Water Quality, Waste Facilities
The N.C. Environmental Management Commission will hear the annual report on the Neuse and Tar-Pamlico agricultural rules and address assessment methods for impaired waters during its Nov. 13-14 meeting in Raleigh.
Hop Over to Hopvemberfest Sunday
A portion of the proceeds from the third annual Hopvemberfest Sunday, which features N.C. beer and oysters, at Tortuga’s Lie in Nags Head will go the the North Carolina Coastal Federation.
Watch Property Insurance Talk Online
Dare County has released a video of the recent community meeting about different types of insurance coverage, issues with specific policies and policy recommendations for coastal areas.
Deadlock Delays Dorian Relief Funding
Bills to provide Hurricane Dorian disaster aid for coastal communities and related funding stalled this week as legislators prepared to adjourn until Nov. 13.
Craven Schools Get $4M for Florence Costs
North Carolina and FEMA announced Friday that Craven County Board of Education has been approved for more than $4.1 million for Hurricane Florence-related costs.
