Organizations have petitioned the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration to list American horseshoe crabs under the Endangered Species Act.
News Briefs
NCDEQ to kick of Coastal Area Management Act’s 50th
The state is kicking off its 50th anniversary celebration of the Coastal Area Management Act, or CAMA, as part of the Coastal Resources Commission’s February meeting in Wilmington.
‘We Built This’ exhibit profiles Black architects, builders
The traveling exhibit, “We Built This: Profiles of Black Architects and Builders in North Carolina” will be on display March 6 through May 28 at the Museum of the Albemarle in Elizabeth City.
Living Shoreline Academy to offer intro, design courses
A course on the basics of living shorelines is being offered in March, and a course on designing the shoreline protection in April through Carteret Community College.
NCDOT asks for input on proposed trail, greenway projects
North Carolina Department of Transportation officials are asking residents to complete an online survey about a proposed 6-mile greenway connecting major parks in downtown New Bern.
‘Science on the Sound’ to examine what’s under the marsh
Penn State Professor Emeritus in the Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Dr. James Ferry presents “Life in the Salt Marsh Underground” Feb. 16 at the Coastal Studies Institute.
Commercial fishing boards to get update on PR campaign
The informal presentation for fisheries funding committees is an update on a public relations campaign for the Always NC Fresh awareness program.
Forest Service OKs plan to improve 100 acres of Croatan
The final decision authorizes the Croatan Ranger District to begin at Fisher’s Landing, Flanners Beach, Pine Cliff, and Siddie Fields recreation sites projects that include the removal of riprap and work to control erosion, stabilize the bank, upgrade restrooms, make trails and walkways safer and add group sites.
Governor appoints coastal residents to state boards
Gov. Roy Cooper has appointed several residents, including three from the coast, to serve on state boards and commissions.
State drought-free, but stubborn dry conditions may return
North Carolina is drought-free for the first time in nearly six months, but forecasters warn dry conditions could resume in eastern North Carolina.
Cape Lookout Seashore names Dr. Stan Rule top volunteer
Park officials have named Dr. Stan Rule Cape Lookout National Seashore’s 2023 Volunteer of the Year.
Hyde County to host celebration of lodge renovations
The $6.5 million, state-funded initial phase of renovations is part of a long-term plan to turn the lodge into an educational and event center.
New online tool shows likelihood of PFAS in tap water
A federal government agency has launched a new online tool that let’s users see which areas of the country have drinking water sources likely containing PFAS.
State Ferry Division, NC Works schedule career fairs
The North Carolina Department of Transportation’s Ferry Division and NC Works are set to host five career fairs across eastern North Carolina, starting this week in Shallotte.
Westervelt Scholarship Fund created for Ocracoke students
The new Dr. Frederic B. Jr. and Ernestine H. Westervelt Scholarship for eligible Ocracoke students pursuing higher education was established to honor the doctor, his commitment to learning and his love for Ocracoke.
Southern flounder research focus of March symposium
The Division of Marine Fisheries staff invites stakeholders to a daylong symposium to talk about ongoing state research of southern flounder.
