The advisory is for the public access to Pamlico River at Havens Gardens Park off Park Drive in Washington.
News Briefs
CRC science panel to assess new sea level rise studies
The panel will also review updates related to Inlet Hazard Areas, and discuss methodologies and data pertaining to oceanfront erosion rates.
‘Crafted from Wood’ to open at Elizabeth City museum
The exhibit opening Nov. 11 explores the gift of crafting treasures from wood while highlighting the training and abilities of the crafter.
MFC committee to name candidates for fishery councils
The N.C. Marine Fisheries Commission Nominating Committee meets Oct. 9 to select candidates for at-large seats on the South Atlantic Fishery Management Council and the Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council.
Reserve foal receives off-site care after showing distress
The days-old foal was transported from Rachel Carson Reserve to N.C. State University’s College of Veterinary Medicine.
Governor proclaims Sept. 25-29 as Clean Energy Week
Calling North Carolina “the epicenter of clean energy,” Gov. Roy Cooper said the transition is good for the environment and the economy.
Avoid possibly contaminated sand in Buxton: Officials
Officials are advising the public to avoid a stretch of beach in the Buxton area of the Cape Hatteras National Seashore because petroleum-contaminated soils from past military activity were likely exposed by recent beach erosion.
Competition seeks to address marine debris challenges
North Carolina Sea Grant announced Monday that it is looking for partners interested in the latest round of NOAA Sea Grant funding for the Marine Debris Challenge Competition.
Officials explore historic district designation for West Hertford
The town council voted unanimously last week to accept a proposal from Landmark Preservation Associates to perform the work needed to secure the designation.
Connor Stone lands first state record puddingwife wrasse
Stone caught the 3-pound, 11-ounce fish July 27 10 miles off Southport.
Tropical Storm Ophelia continues to approach NC coast
“Tropical Storm Ophelia will continue to strengthen as it moves toward eastern North Carolina this afternoon and tonight. Regardless of development, moderate to locally significant impacts will occur across eastern North Carolina, with the greatest impacts along the coast,” forecasters said.
Maintenance dredging planned for Wilmington Harbor
The district last week awarded a $23.9 million contract to Manson Construction Co., which is headquartered in Seattle, to dredge the harbor in Wilmington and Georgia’s Savannah Harbor and Brunswick Harbor.
State secures funding for climate action volunteer program
The Governor’s Climate Action Corps, created under the Climate Action Corps National Expansion Pilot through California Volunteers, will aid 25 Climate Corps members throughout the state to serve with existing NC AmeriCorps programs.
State asks public to report any blue land crab sightings
Biologists are asking the public to report any sightings of blue land crabs, a nonnative species that looks like an enormous fiddler crab.
EPA environmental education grants deadline Nov. 8
Environmental Protection Agency officials are seeking applicants for the 2023 Environmental Education Local Grant Program.
Wrightsville Beach replacement bridges project meeting set
The work is to improve connectivity and provide a long-term, safe and efficient crossings of Lees Cut and Banks Channel for vehicles, cyclists and pedestrians.
