The extension speaker series with New Hanover County Center of the N.C. Cooperative Extension kicks off March 3 and takes place the first Friday of the month.
News Briefs
Spotted seatrout management plan public input sought
The Division of Marine Fisheries is holding a public scoping period to inform Amendment 1 for the Spotted Seatrout Fishery Management Plan.
Meeting Feb. 28 on new Carteret County transportation plan
North Carolina Department of Transportation and county officials will be on hand to answer questions and receive comments during the meeting in Beaufort.
Webinar to focus on best landscape plants for NC coast
The March 14 presentation will include insights and advice from experts at N.C. Aquariums in Manteo and Pine Knoll Shores, Coastal Roots Garden Design, N.C. State Extension coastal county offices, N.C. Native Plant Society coastal chapters and N.C. Sea Grant.
Panel to host meeting on threatened oceanfront houses
The Threatened Oceanfront Structures Interagency Work Group that formed in August is to meet at 1 p.m. Feb. 27 by WebEx to discuss property acquisition and financial assistance options for owners.
State awards rebates for new electric vehicle chargers
Several thousand of the $172,000 in new rebates to help fund more instillations of electric vehicle chargers has gone to projects in coastal communities.
CRC Science Panel to discuss new sea level rise studies
The CRC Science Panel provides the Coastal Resources Commission with scientific data and recommendations pertaining to coastal topics.
Comment period opens for draft National Seafood Strategy
A 30-day period for public review and comment opened Tuesday for the plan to increase seafood consumption and support and make the industry more resilient.
Museum to host ‘Pollination Investigation’ poster exhibit
On display starting March 20 at the Museum of the Albemarle, “Pollination Investigation” shows the process and importance of pollination.
‘The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks’ free showing Friday
The North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences at Whiteville is offering the screening in recognition of Black History Month.
SciREN event chance for educators, researchers to meet
The networking fair is a chance for K-12 educators to meet with researchers to discuss ways to encourage science literacy for their students.
Taste of Core Sound program returns to Harkers Island
The fundraising event with a family-style dinner, program and auction is Feb. 24 at the Core Sound Waterfowl Museum and Heritage Center.
Coastal Land Trust acquires two Bertie County tracts
The conservation organization recently acquired a farm near Aulander and a large floodplain forest tract along the Chowan River near Colerain.
No recreational spring season for Gulf, summer flounder
The spring Gulf and summer flounder season will not take place this year to prevent the potential harvest of southern flounder, which is overfished.
Coastal Resources Commission to consider septic tank rules
Proposed changes would tighten permitting for the repair, replacement and relocation of wastewater treatment systems and septic tanks.
Marine Fisheries Commission to consider two rule changes
The three-day meeting set for Feb. 22-24 is to be held at the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel New Bern Riverfront and streamed online.