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.
News Briefs
$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.
EMC to hear recommendations on wetland rules action
The North Carolina Environmental Management Commission is set to hear recommendations Thursday on changes to the state’s wetland rules.
Coastal Habitat Protection Plan steering committee to meet
The public can listen to the meeting by computer or at a listening station in the North Carolina Department of North Carolina Environmental Quality’s Wilmington Regional Office.
Dare won’t use state budget provision on workforce housing
Dare County commissioners passed a resolution Monday stating the county will not use a controversial and contentious provision that was inserted into the state budget to try and build affordable housing projects.
Renee Cahoon receives Order of the Long Leaf Pine
Coastal Resources Commission Chair Renee Cahoon received the Order of the Long Leaf Pine, considered to be the highest honor for state service granted by the Office of the Governor.
