Gemma, Kai and Ren joined siblings and parents in their public habitat for the first time Tuesday morning at N.C. Aquarium at Fort Fisher.
News Briefs
UNCW to screen ‘Shew’s Natural Treasures’ April 30
University of North Carolina Wilmington professor Roger Shew highlights in his documentary the area’s natural landscapes and challenges these environments face.
Carteret County begins search for Bogue Banks sand
Carteret County Beach Commission members were presented with potential offshore borrow locations from where the county may pump sand onto Bogue Banks ocean shorelines.
House falls short in move to override WOTUS-rollback veto
The 227-196 vote included all seven North Carolina House Republicans and 1st District Democratic Rep. Don Davis in favor of the veto override.
Aquarium to host Carnival to Combat Climate ChangeÂ
This year’s event, “Ocean Health,” is from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and is included with admission or membership to N.C. Aquarium at Pine Knoll Shores.
Documentary series examines drinking water pollution
“Our America: Trouble on Tap” looks at how environmental pollution, climate change and aging infrastructure are gradually eroding the ability for more and more communities across the United States to have access to free and potable drinking water.
$21M recommended for climate change resilience projects
The North Carolina Coastal Federation, Gullah Geechee Cultural Heritage Corridor, N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission and National Audubon Society have been recommended for a total of $20.9 million in federal funding.
Coastal Resources Commission to vote on FLUPSY permits
The commission meets Wednesday in Manteo and is likely to consider permitting for floating upweller systems, or FLUPSYs, at private docks and permitted marinas.
Tryon Palace receives land for new community park
Tryon Palace Foundation at 4 p.m. Tuesday will hold a dedication ceremony for the new community park at Front and Craven streets in downtown New Bern.
Comment deadline May 15 on dredging by Cape Lookout
The draft environmental assessment examines a proposed dredging project from Back Sound to the Cape Lookout Bight, near Cape Lookout Lighthouse.
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.
