A reception and panel discussion starting at 5 p.m. Wednesday will kick of the “RISING: Perspectives of Change along the North Carolina Coast” temporary exhibition at the Coastal Studies Institute in Wanchese that will hang through January.
News Briefs
Federation to Host Hurricane Relief Event
Fresh shrimp will be the star ingredient in the Oct. 28 low country boil fundraiser hosted by the North Carolina Coastal Federation. Half the proceeds will benefit area Hurricane Florence relief efforts.
Wright Brothers Memorial Grand Reopening
Wright Brothers National Memorial will hold a grand reopening and ribbon-cutting ceremony Oct. 20 for its National Historic Landmark visitor center.
Voter Registration Deadline Extended
The voter registration deadline has been extended to Oct. 15 for eligible residents in 28 counties most affected by Hurricane Florence.
NC Mariculture Valued at $2.4 million
The value of the North Carolina shellfish mariculture industry increased from $1.6 million to $2.4 million in 2017, according to a report from the state Commerce Department’s Rural Economic Development Division.
Sustainable Strategies Workshop Nov. 9
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.
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.
