An introduction to Sustainable SITES, an interdisciplinary approach to low-impact design strategies, with a focus on the coast is set for Nov. 9 in Wilmington.
News Briefs
Climate Resilience Conference Rescheduled
Registration is open for the rescheduled 2018 Carolinas Climate Resilience Conference originally set for mid-September but postponed because of Hurricane Florence.
Federation Says Don’t Burn Treated Wood
The North Carolina Coastal Federation is urging coastal property owners not to burn pressure-treated wood such as dock and pier debris left behind by Hurricane Florence.
Manteo Dredging Dispute at Impasse
Manteo is seeking reimbursement for $15,247.25 from a contractor that the town contends hauled away without authorization 71 truckloads of dredge material from the town’s disposal site.
PFAS Symposium Video Available Online
Organizers of a recent symposium, “Emerging Contaminants in the Ambient Environment: Perspectives to Guide North Carolina’s PFAS Monitoring Network,” are making video of the event and other information available online.
Federation Seeks Living Shoreline Permitting
The North Carolina Coastal Federation is urging the Army Corps of Engineers to immediately adopt a general permit for living shoreline construction to help property owners address erosion issues caused by Hurricane Florence.
Help Needed to Monitor Living Shorelines
The North Carolina Coastal Federation needs volunteers to help with living shoreline reef and marsh monitoring Oct. 19 at Waterway Park in Oak Island.
Climb Cape Lookout This Weekend
Cape Lookout National Seashore as part of the Hurricane Florence recovery effort is waiving fees this weekend to climb Cape Lookout Lighthouse.
More Time Allowed for GenX Report Input
The public now has until Oct. 12 to comment on a draft report that provides guidance on the starting point for setting water quality standards and calculating the health goal for GenX.
Advisories Lifted for Some NC Waters
The state Recreational Water Quality Program lifted the precautionary advisory for some ocean waters in Carteret, Pender and Onslow counties Friday and ocean swimming sites in New Hanover County and Ocracoke Island Monday.
Legislators Set to Take On Storm Response
The legislative session that begins Tuesday is likely just the start in terms of the N.C. General Assembly’s response to Hurricane Florence, as state agencies continue to assess the needs.
OBX Shellfish Harvesting to Resume
Shellfish producers in parts of Dare and Hyde counties will be able to harvest and start sending oysters and clams to market at sunrise Saturday.
Brunswick Plans Aerial Mosquito Spraying
Brunswick County will begin Monday aerial spraying for mosquitoes to help manage mosquito populations following Hurricane Florence and the storm-related flooding.
Offshore Oil Production Rule Changes Set
Federal officials announced Thursday that proposed changes to rules for oil and gas production safety systems would ease regulatory burdens but keep operations safe and environmentally responsible.
Light Art Display at Wright Brothers Memorial
Swiss light artist Gerry Hofstetter is showcasing Friday night a curated light art display on Wright Brothers Monument as part of his Light Art Grand Tour USA spotlighting 50 United States monuments.
State Offers Emergency CAMA Permitting
The Division of Coastal Management is offering an emergency general permit for property owners who need to replace docks, piers, bulkheads or similar structures damaged by Hurricane Florence and opened temporary office in Wilmington.