The Blockade Runner resort in Wrightsville Beach has a new, improved stormwater system — just in time for the world’s largest gathering of stand up paddleboard athletes.
News Briefs
Federation Asks for New Pipeline Assessment
In a letter to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, the North Carolina Coastal Federation requests a new environmental study.
Another Bill Filed to Limit State’s Wind Energy
Another bill has been has introduced in the North Carolina General Assembly calling for increased military oversight of wind energy installations, despite military support for the current approval system.
Cape Lookout Honors Volunteer of the Year
Cape Lookout National Seashore announced Friday that volunteer Marcel Plathe has been selected as Volunteer of the Year 2016 for contributing over 460 hours of service at the park.
Science March Planned in Beaufort April 22
The public is invited to participate in a local “March for Science” event in Beaufort in Carteret County on April 22, in conjunction with similar marches across the nation being held the same day.
DEQ Secretary Wins Committee Approval
Michael Regan, Gov. Cooper’s pick to lead the Department of Environmental Quality, received Thursday a Senate committee’s unanimous approval, advancing his pending confirmation.
U.S. Senators Address Marine Debris in Bill
A bipartisan bill co-sponsored by Sen. Thom Tillis, R-N.C., aims to hold other countries accountable for marine debris that affect U.S. shorelines.
Lawmakers Urge Trump to Spare Sea Grant
A letter signed by 22 Democratic and independent senators urges President Trump to reconsider his proposed elimination of funding for the National Sea Grant College Program.
N.C. Aquarium Earns Top Accreditation
The North Carolina Aquarium on Roanoke Island announced Monday it received an accreditation signifying that the animals at the facility are provided with the best care possible.
Inlet Dredging, Beach Pumping Project Begins
The latest effort to clear shoaling in the shipping channel in Beaufort Inlet and re-nourish the beach in Atlantic Beach got started Friday.
Aquarium at Roanoke Island Offers Camps
Registration is open for children aged 5-14 to participate in summer camps at the North Carolina Aquarium on Roanoke Island.
Brunswick Board OKs Abandoned Boat Rules
Brunswick County commissioners have approved an ordinance that addresses removal of abandoned or derelict vessels in public waterways.
Reeder Lands Adviser Job in Senate
Tom Reeder, a high-ranking official at the Department of Environmental Quality during the McCrory administration, has taken a job as policy adviser in Senate Leader Phil Berger’s office.
Bill Calls For Wind Farm-Military Conflict Study
Sen. Harry Brown has introduced another anti-wind energy bill in the North Carolina General Assembly, calling for a study of wind farm conflicts with military and a halt on permitting.
Bill Adds Coastal Route to Statewide Trail
A bill recently introduced in the General Assembly would add the Coastal Crescent Trail in eastern North Carolina to the Mountains-to-Sea Trail.
Park Service Invites Public to Weigh In on Plan
The National Park Service is inviting the public to contribute to an environmental assessment aimed at protecting endangered sea turtles, birds and beach mice.
