A preliminary assessment by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency finds a GenX recommended reference dose that could be even lower than expected.
News Briefs
Working Watermen Commission Plan OK’d
The Dare County Board of Commissioners approved earlier this month the proposed framework of the recently revived Commission for Working Watermen, opening the door for member appointments to be made.
NCDOT Awards Contract for Two New Ferries
The state Ferry Division has awarded a Louisiana-based company a contract for the construction of two new river-class vehicle ferries, set to replace the smaller Hatteras-class ferries M/V Kinnakeet and the M/V Chicamacomico.
Holiday Lights Recycling Program to Begin
New Hanover County’s Public Library and Environmental Management Department are working for the second year with Keep New Hanover Beautiful to collect holiday lights for recycling.
Students Return to Duke Lab Dorms
Duke University Marine Lab announced Monday it has welcomed back 33 undergraduate students residing in four dorms damaged by Hurricane Florence.
Cedar Point to Close on Land Deal in 2019
Town officials in Cedar Point expect to close early next year on the purchase of 56 acres along the White Oak River for conservation purposes and a town park.
Permit Issued for Bogue Banks’ Sand Plan
The Army Corps of Engineers has completed its environmental study and permitted Carteret County’s proposed 50-year plan for re-nourishing beaches along Bogue Banks.
Dare Towns Look to Manage ‘Mega-Houses’
Southern Shores and Duck town councils met last week to address concerns about “mega-houses” and their impact on the character and environment of beach communities.
Ocracoke Express on Track for May Launch
The new Ocracoke Express passenger ferry is expected to be complete by the end of the year and a public launch is planned for M.ay
Volunteers Needed to Patrol for Sea Turtles
The Network for Endangered Sea Turtles is hosting a meeting at 1 p.m. Saturday at the Ocracoke Community Center for volunteers interested in patrolling for sea turtles washed ashore this fall and winter.
Grant to Support Harbor Shoreline Work
A recently announced $1.1 million grant will go to help two coastal N.C. communities pay for living shoreline projects to address erosion that threatens their harbors.
Cooper Names Commission, Board Members
Gov. Roy Cooper Friday announced appointments to several dozen boards and commissions, including Marine Fisheries Commission, the state Emergency Response Commission and N.C. State Board of Registration for Foresters.
DEQ Secretary Visits Ocracoke’s Microgrid
Michael Regan, state Department of Environmental Quality secretary, toured last month Ocracoke’s electric microgrid, which is experimenting with clean energy sources.
National Parks of Eastern NC Hires New Chief
Tracy A. Ziegler will serve as the new chief of resource management and science for The National Parks of Eastern North Carolina, the organization announced Thursday.
New Faces Chosen In Some Coastal Districts
Harper Peterson appears to have edged out Sen. Michael Lee of New Hanover County, as Rep. Bob Steinberg takes outgoing Sen. Bill Cook’s place and Bobby Hanig wins the Outer Banks’s district House seat.
Judge: Agency Violated Laws on Red Wolves
U.S. District Court Judge Terrence Boyle has ruled that the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service violated provisions of the Endangered Species Act and the National Environmental Policy Act in rolling back protections of red wolves in eastern North Carolina.
