The draft environmental assessment examines a proposed dredging project from Back Sound to the Cape Lookout Bight, near Cape Lookout Lighthouse.
News Briefs
Celebrate Earth Day with Pine Knoll Shores aquarium
Party for the Planet series begins Saturday at the N.C. Aquarium at Pine Knoll Shores.
‘Freedom Hill’ film screening in celebration of Earth Day
Three short films, including “Freedom Hill” about environmental racism in Princeville, will be screened Thursday evening at Cameron Art Museum in Wilmington.
Summit to celebrate oyster work so far, gear up for more
Registration is open for the two-day “N.C. Oyster Summit: Resilient Coasts, Future Roasts” set for May 9-10 in Raleigh.
Harrison Marks takes top post at Coastal Land Trust
After serving as interim executive director, the former Wachovia senior executive has accepted the role of executive director of the conservation organization.
NC Marine Fisheries license sales, renewals underway
The North Carolina Division of Marine Fisheries has begun accepting renewals for commercial fishing, seafood dealer and for-hire licenses and permits.
Belhaven’s two-day Earth Day Spring Fling begins Friday
Belhaven is celebrating Earth Day with cleanups, a gala, demonstrations and other events throughout town this weekend.
It’s ‘Free Clean Up Week’ for Brunswick County residents
This week only, Brunswick County residents can dispose of tires, metal, paint, oil, batteries and other materials at the landfill at no charge.
Morris Landing preserve cleanup slated for April 28
Volunteers will work to remove marine debris from the estuarine shoreline, roadside and oyster shell and help maintain the living shorelines by replacing and adjusting oyster shell bags on the reef.
Earth Day program to feature ‘Sea, Stars and S’mores’
After learning how light pollution affects sea turtles and stargazing, visitors will have the chance to make s’mores.
Shackleford stallion dies during attempted transfer
The 6-year-old horse was under anesthesia while being transferred from Shackleford Banks to the Rachel Carson Reserve.
Artist in Community Earth Day Celebration April 22
Three artists will give demonstrations as part of a new program launching on Earth Day on the grounds of the Bodie Island Lighthouse in Nags Head.
PFAS remediation company to open location in NC
An Australia-based PFAS remediation company plans to open a location in North Carolina, the governor’s office announced.
‘Invest in our Planet’ at Wilmington Earth Day festival
The Wilmington Earth Day Alliance event set for April 22 will feature live music, food trucks, children’s activities and exhibitors.
Carteret to celebrate Earth Day with cleanup April 22
Individuals and teams are asked to register no later than April 20 on the Litter Free Land and Sea website.
Panel to reflect on NC’s role in environmental justice
EPA Administrator Michael Regan will join with other leaders and activists to discuss the role protests in Warren County played in the environmental justice movement.