The N.C. Maritime Museum in Beaufort will focus on research and conservation of whales as well as historic hunting practices during its third annual Whales and Whaling Symposium.
News Briefs
Presentation to Focus on Wild Canines
The nonprofit Defenders of Wildlife and scientist, author and naturalist Sue Morse are set to host a free presentation, “Wild Cousins of Our Best Friends: Wolves, Coyotes and Foxes,” April 8 in Manteo.
North Topsail Board to Consider Contract
A Morehead City engineering firm has expressed interest in a contract – with conditions – related to repairs to the controversial sandbag wall put in place years ago at the erosion-prone north end of North Topsail Beach.
Holden Beach Calls ‘Time Out’ on Groin Plan
Holden Beach commissioners voted Wednesday to put on hold all work toward getting permits for a terminal groin and seek a 30-day extension of the public comment period on the project’s environmental study.
Insecticide Permit Comment Period Near End
The Wilmington-based Tima has applied for a permit to increase its use of the insecticide methyl bromide by tenfold and residents have a week to voice their comments.
Federation to Host Spring Birding Cruises
Join area birding expert JoAnne Powell aboard one of three spring birding cruises along the White Oak River. Hosted by the North Carolina Coastal Federation, participants will have the opportunity to identify resident and migratory shorebirds, warblers, raptors and waterfowl.
Brunswick County Mum On Offshore Drilling
In a 4-1 vote, Brunswick County Commissioners voted Monday to remove a resolution against offshore drilling from their agenda, maintaining its stance to have no official opinion on this issue.
Plastic Pollution Films Screening March 27
“Straws” and “A Plastic Ocean,” two short documentaries on plastic pollution will be presented free by the Crystal Coast Waterkeeper in Joslyn Hall, Carteret Community College, 6 to 8 p.m. March 27.
Recycle Oyster Shells at Coastal Federation
You can now recycle your oyster shells at the North Carolina Coastal Federation office in Ocean. The nonprofit organization has partnered with the state’s Division of Marine Fisheries to be an oyster shell recycling site.
VW Settlement Information Sessions Planned
DEQ is hosting five stakeholder information sessions, including in Wilmington, to explain and discuss the proposed plan to use North Carolina’s share of a national settlement with Volkswagen.
Wildlife Habitat Management Workshop Set
The North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission is offering April 27 in Leland a Green Growth Toolbox Workshop, hosted by the Brunswick County Planning Department and Brunswick Community College.
Initiative Recovers 3,500 Lost Crab Pots
The 76 commercial watermen who participated in the Lost Fishing Gear Recovery Project this January, which was led by the North Carolina Coastal Federation, recovered 3,496 lost crab pots along the state’s coast.
Beer Fundraiser to Benefit Shark Research
The North Carolina Aquarium at Pine Knoll Shores is hosting Suds for Sharks Conservation Fundraiser Monday evening, along with Crystal Coast Brewing Co. in Morehead City, where the family-friendly event is taking place.
Licensed Trapper Snares 17 Coyotes
Nags Head hired a licensed trapper who caught eight male and nine female coyotes on town-owned property within the 13-week season that ended in February.
Governor Issues Guidance on Public Records
Gov. Roy Cooper’s office released on Friday draft guidance for state agencies, cabinet-level employees and commissions on best practices to allow the public access to records and meetings.
Agencies Look For Lost Cargo Containers
The Coast Guard, NOAA and EPA are monitoring the more than 70 cargo containers that were recently lost about 17 miles east of Oregon Inlet from a Maersk cargo ship.
