NOAA Fisheries has designated critical habitat for Atlantic sturgeon in parts of coastal rivers from Maine to Florida, a requirement under the Endangered Species Act.
News Briefs
Aquariums Aim To Tackle Plastic Pollution
Top aquariums around the country, including the three in North Carolina, joined together to form the Aquarium Conservation Partnership and launched the “In Our Hands” campaign to combat plastic pollution.
Park Service to Host Business Orientation
Cape Hatteras National Seashore will host an orientation for commercial service providers and open house on Ocracoke Island Aug. 28.
44 New Houses Possible At Ocean Isle Beach
The permitting process is underway for a 44-home development at the east end of Ocean Isle Beach, where erosion is prevalent.
Solar Education Meeting Set In Dare County
Dare County’s Cooperative Extension will host a solar education meeting 6 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 23, to explain the technology, construction, regulations and economics of the utility-scale solar photovoltaic system.
Celebrate Vultures Sept. 1-3
Vultures are nature’s clean-up crew and help prevent the spread of many diseases. Learn about these fascinating yet threatened birds during Vulture Awareness Celebration Sept. 1-3 at the North Carolina Aquarium at Pine Knoll Shores.
Mountains-to-Sea Trail Dedication Sept. 9
A ribbon cutting ceremony for the new 10-mile trail section of the Mountains-to-Sea Trail through the North Carolina Coastal Federation’s North River Wetland Preserve in Otway will begin at 10 a.m. Sept. 9.
Agency Heads Respond to GenX Questions
Department of Health and Human Services’ Secretary Mandy Cohen and Department of Environmental Quality’s Secretary Michael Regan responded Monday to a recent letter from seven state senators who questioned Gov. Roy Cooper’s handling of the GenX contamination and related funding request.
Majority Say No To Drilling, Seismic Testing
The majority of citizens attending the three public hearings the Department of Environmental Quality held last week voiced their opposition to the proposed federal oil and gas leasing program along the Atlantic coast.
Duke Energy Seeks Wind Power Providers
Duke Energy Carolinas said Tuesday it wants to add wind energy providers to help it diversity and meet standards that mandate the company generate 12.5 percent of its retail sales in the state by renewable energy.
Cooper Vetoes Broad Deregulation Bill
Gov. Roy Cooper vetoed on Monday Senate Bill 16, a sweeping deregulation measure the governor called a dangerous rollback of water quality protections.
Groups Challenge Corps on Terminal Groin
The Southern Environmental Law Center, representing Audubon North Carolina, has filed a legal challenge to the Corps of Engineers’ approval of a terminal groin at Ocean Isle Beach.
Republicans Question Cooper on GenX
Seven North Carolina Republican senators signed a letter dated Wednesday that questions the Cooper administration on its handling of the GenX contamination in the Cape Fear River.
New Hunting Policy At Rachel Carson Reserve
Rachel Carson Reserve has new hunting policies for this year, including a permit requirement for the east Carrot Island and a ban on lead shot.
Group Urges Support for Offshore Wind
Fifty business owners, legislators and advocacy groups have signed a letter to Gov. Roy Cooper urging his support for making offshore wind as a key part of North Carolina’s energy plan.
Request For $2.6 Million To Manage GenX
Gov. Roy Cooper announced Tuesday that the Department of Environmental Quality and Department of Health and Human Services will need a combined $2.6 million to ensure water testing and protection statewide.
