The Environmental Protection Agency announced Friday that PFOA and PFOS meet the criteria to be designated as hazardous substances.
News Briefs
Regulatory dispute over Jockey’s Ridge frustrates officials
The Coastal Resources Commission and Rules Review Commission are to head to court over regulatory language disputes that are putting Jockey’s Ridge protections in jeopardy.
CRC to consider variances, hear rulemaking update
The public can attend in person the Coastal Resources Commission meeting April 24 and April 25 in Manteo, or view online.
Pine Knoll Shores aquarium to kick off Party for the Planet
The North Carolina Aquarium at Pine Knoll Shores will kick off its Party for the Planet event series Monday.
Firm to start driving test piles for new Alligator River bridge
The North Carolina Department of Transportation says the New York-based contractor’s work will help determine best methods to build the replacement bridge .
Sturgeon City plans spate of activities to mark Earth Day ’24
There will be food trucks, activities, games and opportunities to learn Saturday during the Sturgeon City Environmental Education Center’s Earth Day celebration.
Topsail museum to unveil Ocean City history exhibit
“Ocean City Beach,” a new exhibit in the Missiles and More Museum in Topsail Beach, will be presented Saturday during an open-house event.
Roanoke River refuge gets federal support to expand
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service released plan to conserve up to 287,000 acres of floodplain habitat along the Roanoke River.
Sunset Beach to hold annual Earth Day, Arbor Day event
The Sunset Beach Environmental Resource Committee is hosting the program from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday at the town park.
Annual Earth Day cleanup at Southern Shores this weekend
Volunteers are needed for the three-day cleanup that will focus on different areas in town.
Wilmington set for Earth Day festival at Long Leaf Park
Hosted by the Wilmington Earth Day Alliance, the theme this year is “Planet vs. Plastics,” and there is no charge to attend.
Fort Fisher historic site to temporarily close for move
Fort Fisher State Historic Site will temporarily close to the public Tuesday while workers relocate exhibits, artifacts and offices to the site’s new visitor center.
Outer Banks educators gear up for annual Earth Day fair
Taking place April 20, Earth Fair OBX will feature organizations that work to preserve the state’s coastal ecosystems.
Ocracoke’s first Earth Day weekend celebration April 19-21
During the three days there will be a presentation on Ocracoke’s horses, nature walks, history talks, gardening, nature crafts, live music, stargazing, a village litter cleanup, and informative discussions and presentations about sustainability and solutions.
Watershed protection group plans Earth Day cleanups, talks
Sound Rivers environmental organization has organized cleanups, wetland walks and more for Earth Day.
State urges public to prepare for predicted extreme heat
Hear from climate scientists, public health professionals and policy specialists during a webinar April 17 on the state’s rising temperatures.
