The Wildlife Resources Commission is set to host six public forums to collect public comments on a proposed alligator-management plan, which includes possibly reopening alligators to hunting.
News Briefs
Wilmington Aims to Curb Cigarette Litter
City officials in Wilmington are partnering with the countywide Keep New Hanover Beautiful organization, placing disposal canisters and recycling the butts to reduce litter.
Fish Farming Bill Introduced in Senate
A bill sponsored by coastal senators in the North Carolina General Assembly proposes allowing individuals to lease waters along the state’s coast for aquaculture.
Offshore Opposition Meeting Set for June
Organizations in opposition to offshore oil and natural gas exploration invite the public to a meeting on June 6 in Wilmington to discuss ways to prevent offshore activities in the Atlantic.
Jones to EPA: Review PotashCorp Rule
Rep. Walter Jones, R-N.C., has written a letter to EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt urging review of a regulation regarding mercury emissions at Potash Corp.’s mine in Aurora.
Stormwater Measures Tour Set for June 2
The North Carolina Coastal Federation and the East Carolina University invite the public to learn more about stormwater management systems installed in Cedar Point and the Croatan National Forest during a tour on June 2.
Public Invited to Help Document King Tides
The North Carolina King Tides Project is asking the public to photograph king tide flood events to help researchers better understand what the state’s coast will look like in the future.
Fort Fisher Upgrades Facilities
Fort Fisher State Recreation Area in New Hanover County is set to celebrate recent upgrades paid for with the Connect NC bond at a ceremony on May 12.
Cape Lookout Lighthouse Goes Solar
Officials at Cape Lookout National Seashore announced this week that the lighthouse is now powered by solar energy, and officials plan to celebrate the switch later this month.
Legal Action Taken Against Offshore Drilling
A group of environmental advocacy organizations, including the North Carolina Coastal Federation, have moved to intervene in a case that could allow for offshore drilling six sites in the Atlantic.
NOAA Asks Public to Report Injured Whales
Federal officials said last week that humpback whales are dying at alarming rates along the Atlantic coast, but the explanation has eluded scientists.
Trump Signs Order on Offshore Drilling
President Trump signed an executive order on Friday aimed at removing restrictions on offshore drilling for oil and natural gas and halting expansion of marine sanctuaries.
See an Alligator? Snap a Photo
The Wildlife Resources Commission, in an effort to learn more about alligators, has set up a system for the public to report sightings.
Google Time Lapse Shows Coastal Changes
Changes to the North Carolina coast are dramatically illustrated in a time-lapse feature of Google Earth that allows users to view aerial images made over a roughly 30-year span.
Cook Adds Provision to Repeal Plastic Ban
Sen. Bill Cook on Thursday added language to an environmental regulatory bill to include a provision repealing the longstanding ban on plastic bags on the Outer Banks.
Photography Book Captures Coastal Beauty
Photographer David Blevins showcases the beauty of North Carolina’s barrier islands in a new book with colorful photographs of the islands’ wildlife and natural features.
