Katy Langley has accepted the position of Lower Neuse Riverkeeper after the recent departure of Travis Graves.
News Briefs
Help Needed To Find Sick Humpback
The Outer Banks Marine Mammal Stranding Network seeks the public’s help in locating a sick and emaciated humpback whale spotted Saturday north of Oregon Inlet.
Misidentifying Mackerels Could Cost
The Division of Marine Fisheries is advising anglers to look carefully when deciding to keep or release a mackerel, as mistaking a king for a Spanish can get expensive.
Chemical in Cape Fear Under Investigation
The DEQ and state Department of Health and Human Services are collaborating to investigate the presence in Cape Fear River of a compound known as GenX.
Portsmouth Steward Dave Frum Retires
Dave Frum, the National Park Service’s part-time caretaker of Portsmouth Village for the last 28 years, has retired.
Marine Fisheries to Survey License Holders
Recreational fishermen with a current Coastal Recreational Fishing License may receive a survey from N.C. Division of Marine Fisheries in the coming months.
Chemical Found in Cape Fear Drinking Water
The Cape Fear Public Utility Authority says it is aware of the presence of a chemical in its drinking water supply that comes from a manufacturer 100 miles upstream.
Core Sound Museum Set to Mark 25th Year
The Core Sound Waterfowl Museum and Heritage Center will celebrate its 25th anniversary with decoy carving, exhibitions, music and seafood June 23- 24 on Harkers Island.
State Awards Contract For Passenger Ferry
The Department of Transportation awarded a contract this week for construction of the state’s first passenger ferry to run between Hatteras and Silver Lake Harbor in Ocracoke Village.
Origins of Navy Garbage Disks Revealed
The Navy said Thursday that it had determined two sailors aboard the U.S.S. Whidbey Island tossed overboard the garbage disks that washed ashore recently on the Outer Banks.
Institute’s Nancy White Picked for ECU Award
Dr. Nancy White, the executive director of the UNC Coastal Studies Institute, was honored by ECU last week for her role in the founding of the research facility.
State Considers Allowing Alligator Hunting
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.
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.
