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.
News Briefs
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.
Hatteras-Ocracoke Ferry Set to Open Friday
The NCDOT Ferry Division plans to reopen the Hatteras-Ocracoke ferry route Friday, despite additional ocean over-wash of N.C. 12 this week from a low-pressure system off the coast.
Help, Meals, Supplies Available to Residents
Many of southeastern North Carolina’s communities are still feeling the effects of Hurricane Florence, and state and local governments as well as volunteers are working to help residents.
Officials Say Storm Assistance Will Continue
Gov. Roy Cooper announced this week that his administration will continue to act to help storm survivors recover as major federal disaster assistance for nine additional counties affected by the hurricane is approved.
NC Wild Horses Mostly Accounted For
Wild horse herds on Shackleford Banks, Rachel Carson Reserve and Corolla have mostly been accounted for following Hurricane Florence.
Coastal Communities Work Toward Normalcy
The coast is edging toward recovery with county and town governments offering services such as household waste collection and opening municipal offices.
