Set aside 15 minutes between Friday through Monday to count birds and enter the data online for the annual Great Backyard Bird Count.
News Briefs
Bat Conservation Focus of Science Program
Coastal Studies Institute’s monthly Science on the Sound lecture series will highlight North Carolina bats, dispelling myths about the flying critters and conservation efforts.
Outer Banks Parks 2019 Review Meetings Set
Superintendent David Hallac will give an overview of last year’s visitation patterns at Cape Hatteras National Seashore, Fort Raleigh National Historic Site and Wright Brothers National Memorial Feb. 27 in Ocracoke and March 10 in Buxton.
Beach Cleanup Yields 4 Dumpsters of Debris
Chicamacomico Banks Fire & Rescue collects more than four dumpsters of debris during beach cleanup along a stretch of Rodanthe shoreline that was cluttered with debris from late fall storms.
Trash, Recycle or Compost? Seminar Saturday
New Hanover Arboretum, as part of its effort to be low waste, is hosting “What Goes Where” Seminar Saturday on properly separate recycling, compost and trash to reduce waste at home.
Environmental Justice Board to Meet Feb. 24
The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality Secretary’s Environmental Justice and Equity Advisory Board is set to hold its first meeting of 2020 later this month.
Severe Weather Possible Along NC Coast
Forecasters expect an elevated risk of severe weather for eastern North Carolina with coastal flooding, strong winds and significant marine effects as a strong cold front moves through the area Thursday night when many may be sleeping.
Worship Leaders to Discuss Ocean Health
An event combining worship with a roundtable discussion of climate change featuring religious leaders from eastern North Carolina is set for Feb. 27 in Morehead City.
Watershed Restoration Grants Available
The N.C. Division of Water Resources is accepting proposals for grants for watershed restoration projects including stormwater and agricultural best management practices and restoration of impaired streams.
Commissioners Delay Porters Neck Rezoning
New Hanover County commissioners have postponed action on a proposed rezoning that would allow development of a controversial housing development in Wilmington.
CRC to Address Shellfish Industry Rules
The Coastal Resources Commission during its meeting in Beaufort next week will look at rules for shellfish leasing and the needs of the growing shellfish aquaculture industry.
Nags Head to Discuss Recycling Contract
Nags Head commissioners are expected to discuss possible changes to the town’s recycling contract with Bay Disposal during its board meeting Wednesday.
Dare County Celebrates 150th Anniversary
Dare County is celebrating its sesquicentennial, or 150th anniversary, throughout the year with with events that recognize the county’s history, people, nature, businesses, culture and services.
Town Calls For Votes For Shoreline Project
Kitty Hawk is asking for votes to help its Moore Shore Road living shoreline project win a state Department of Transportation Mobi Award.
DEQ Moves to Take Over River Locks, Dams
DEQ announced Friday that it was proceeding on behalf of the state with a letter of intent to take ownership of lock and dam Nos. 1-3 on the Cape Fear River.
Grants Available to Improve Beach Accesses
The state Division of Coastal Management announced Friday that local governments in the 20 coastal counties can apply for fiscal year 2020 grants to improve public beach accesses.
