Rep. Walter Jones says he has secured an additional $12.6 million from the Army Corps of Engineers to dredge Morehead City Harbor this year.
News Briefs
DEQ Takes Further Action Against Chemours
DEQ Monday issued to Chemours a proposed court order requiring action to cut air emissions and water impacts caused by GenX and other compounds, as well as a notice of violation for 18 more compounds found at its facility.
Cape Hatteras Seashore Cleanups June 23
Drop-in volunteer beach cleanups are planned for a handful of Cape Hatteras National Seashore sites June 23 to celebrate World Oceans Month.
Cape Lookout Invites Visitors to Explore
Cape Lookout National Seashore offers opportunities throughout the summer and into the fall to learn about the wild horses and their habits as well as discover Cape Lookout Lighthouse at night.
Carcass Collection Program to Help Biologists
The North Carolina Division of Marine Fisheries’ Carcass Collection Program has set up freezers at 12 locations along the coast where fishermen can donate fish carcasses for research.
Shipwreck Exploration To Be Livestreamed
NOAA researchers will conduct a robotic dive on an unknown shipwreck 40 miles off Hatteras Island June 25, livestreaming their work for audiences at the N.C. Aquarium on Roanoke Island.
Park Service Set to Replace Septic System
The National Park Service is set this winter to replace an existing, flood-prone septic system for the Buxton park housing area..
NPS Seeks Lessee for Oregon Inlet Marina
The National Park Service is accepting proposals through Sept. 5 from parties interested in a long-term lease of Oregon Inlet Marina at Cape Hatteras National Seashore in Nags Head.
Cooper Vetoes Spending Plan, Override Likely
Gov. Roy Cooper, citing Wednesday legislative leaders’ “authoritarian power grab,” vetoed the budget approved last week, a move Republicans are expected to override.
API Launches Offshore Drilling Coalition
American Petroleum Institute launched Wednesday Explore Offshore, a coalition of more than 100 businesses and leaders from Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia and Florida that support offshore energy exploration.
Crystal Coast TDA Names New Director
The Crystal Coast Tourism Development Authority in Carteret County announced Tuesday Jim Browder has been named executive director, effective July 10.
Group Offers Grants, Education on Flooding
Community-based organizations and groups harmed by flooding or sewer backups are invited to participate in Flood Forum USA’s Flood-Fighter’s Boot Camp and receive a small grant-in-aid.
Judge sides with NCDOT on Rodanthe bridge
A federal judge has ruled in favor of the construction of a 2.4-mile bridge that would carry N.C. 12 around a section of the Pea Island National Wildlife Refuge and into the village of Rodanthe.
‘What’s In Our Water?’ Panel Discussion Set
The Cape Fear Chapter of Surfrider Foundation is set to host on Thursday a panel discussion, What’s in Our Water?, as part of Clean Water Week.
PKS Aquarium Releases Seven Sea Turtles
The North Carolina Aquarium at Pine Knoll Shores released Monday seven rehabilitated sea turtles at the Eastern Regional Beach Access in Emerald Isle.
First Clean Water Week Begins June 1
Five nonprofit groups have organized the first Clean Water Week June 1-7 to recognize the year anniversary of the announcement that GenX and other chemicals are present in the Cape Fear River and the Wilmington area’s drinking water supply.
