A University of North Carolina Institute of Marine Sciences study finds that living shorelines help with nitrogen removal over time, which can improve water quality.
News Briefs
Officials Urge Public to Avoid Algal Bloom
The state Division of Water Resources is continuing to urge people to avoid contact with water in parts of the Chowan River affected by an algal bloom.
EPA to hold GenX Meeting in Fayetteville
The Environmental Protection Agency will hold Aug. 14 in Fayetteville a public information meeting on the man-made substances that include GenX found in the drinking water in the Cape Fear region.
Coastal Managers Social Science Training Set
Social Science Basics for Coastal Managers training Oct. 10 at NOAA Beaufort Lab Auditorium is designed to provide the basic knowledge and skills to help coastal managers understand their stakeholders.
King Tides Project Needs High-Water Photos
The King Tides Project is asking for photos of the predicted king tide event next week to better understand storm, tidal and wind-driven flooding and help visualize how “normal” high tides could look in the future.
Evening at the Cape Programs Scheduled
Join a Cape Lookout National Seashore park ranger Aug. 16-18 for an Evening at the Cape, a guided nighttime tour of Cape Lookout Lighthouse.
Electric Car Charging Stations to be Installed
Cape Hatteras Electric Cooperative announced it will install electric vehicle charging stations in Rodanthe and Hatteras.
Group Launches Pipeline Monitoring Effort
Clean air and water advocates have committed to monitoring the Atlantic Coast Pipeline construction for violations of environmental protections.
Nags Head Commits to Attacking Flooding
Nags Head officials during a meeting released a statement Wednesday assuring visitors and property owners that the town is taking steps to mitigate flooding of streets and private property.
Ocracoke Trams to Offer Rides Next Month
Four passenger trams are expected to begin transporting visitors and residents around Ocracoke village beginning in late August, the owner announced during the July 11 Ocracoke Civic and Business Association civic affairs meeting.
Wilmington Port Harbor Project Meeting Set
The North Carolina State Ports Authority is holding an informational meeting on a feasibility study for the Wilmington Harbor improvement project Aug. 8 at Coastline Conference and Event Center in Wilmington.
WWI U-Boat Campaign Centennial Event Set
The Graveyard of the Atlantic Museum in Hatteras is commemorating Aug. 10 the centennial of WWI U-Boat Campaign off North Carolina’s Coast with the opening of a new exhibit and all-day symposium.
EPA Denies Lower Cape Fear Reclassification
The Environmental Protection Agency has denied a move to reclassify a 15-mile stretch of the lower Cape Fear River as swamp water.
NC Legislators Blast Red Wolf Plan
Seventeen N.C. legislators have joined 12 lawmakers from other states in signing a statement condemning a proposal to scale back the Red Wolf Recovery Program in the northeastern part of the state.
Comments Sought on Bodie Island Project
Cape Hatteras National Seashore is seeking public input on a proposed new accessible hunting blind and wildlife viewing platform on Bodie Island. Comments will be accepted until Aug. 26.
Hearing Aug. 2 on Sandbag Rule Changes
A public hearing on amendments to sandbag rules is set for 4-5:30 p.m. Thursday at the Division of Coastal Management office in Morehead City.
