More than a dozen chemical manufacturers and companies that sell products made with PFAS are included in a lawsuit New Hanover County filed in Superior Court last week.
News Briefs
BOEM seeks comment on proposed offshore wind leases
The Bureau of Ocean Management has opened the public comment period for its draft environmental assessment of potential wind lease areas offshore of Delaware, Maryland and Virginia.
Coastal native plant talk to show the role of resilient species
N.C. Cooperative Extension’s Amy Mead will present “Life on the Coast is Easy? How Native Plants are Built for Life Near the Beach” Feb. 7 at the Crystal Coast Civic Center in Morehead City.
State accepting grant applications for beach access improvement projects
Local governments in the 20 coastal counties can use the funds for walkways, dune crossovers, restrooms, parking areas, piers, land acquisition or urban waterfront revitalization.
Science centers receive $2.4M to promote STEM education
Several science centers on the coast are among the 53 statewide to be awarded a total of $2.4 million through the North Carolina Science Museums grant program.
$10M available for coastal storm damage recovery projects
The Division of Water Resources oversees the Coastal Storm Damage Mitigation Fund that provides grants to local governments for beach nourishment or dune projects.
STEM-based mentor program open for high school girls
The Department of Administration is accepting applications until Feb. 26 for a four-week, paid mentorship with state government leaders for North Carolina high school girls.
Federation, fishers begin lost fishing gear removal project
Commercial fishers have started collecting marine debris north of the bridge to Emerald Isle as part of the 10th Lost Fishing Gear Recovery Project.
Tickets on sale for Feb. 3 Hatteras Island Oyster Roast
The event to benefit the North Carolina Coastal Federation’s oyster education and restoration programs is scheduled for 1-4 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 3, at Oden’s Dock in Hatteras Village.
Talk on climate change next ‘Science on the Sound’
Dr. Rosana Ferreira will present “Navigating Climate Change: Science, Prediction and Extremes” Jan. 18, during the monthly, in-person lecture series at the Coastal Studies Institute on the ECU Outer Banks Campus in Wanchese.
State publishes online map of electric vehicle chargers
Transportation officials expect to issue a request for proposals in February for people interested in applying for grants for charger installation.
Property insurance community roundtable set for Jan. 17
The open house and roundtable discussions with insurance specialists are scheduled for 10 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 17, at Core Sound Waterfowl Museum and Heritage Center on Harkers Island.
National Park Service to close facilities ahead of cold front
The Ocracoke Campground closed at noon Monday, and all other visitor facilities at Cape Hatteras National Seashore, Fort Raleigh National Historic Site and Wright Brothers National Memorial will close at noon Tuesday.
Long-time aquariums employee named division director
Hap Fatzinger, who started his career with the North Carolina Aquariums more than two decades ago as a volunteer, has been named the new director.
NCDOT appoints Stroud as new engineer for Division 2
Jeremy Stroud is now division engineer for Beaufort, Carteret, Craven, Greene, Jones, Lenoir, Pamlico and Pitt counties.
Heal Our Waterways launches cost-share rebate program
The Wilmington-led initiative is offering up to $10,000 in rebates for new green infrastructure on commercial, mixed-use, and high-density residential properties and HOA common areas in Bradley and Hewletts creeks watersheds.
