The public can attend the 6 p.m. meeting in-person at the Hyde County Government Center in Swan Quarter or online.
News Briefs
Fort Fisher aquarium to celebrate Black History Month
The first of the aquarium’s Community Day Series, organizers said that the debut event welcomes visitors to explore the cuisine of the Gullah Geechee, find inspiration in the spoken word, and dive into a life-saving history.
Public meetings set on draft Clean Transportation Plan
Open house meetings on the coast will take place the evening of March 1 at First Christian Church in Elizabeth City, and Leland Cultural Arts Center in Leland.
Projects awarded $1.4M to reduce diesel vehicle pollution
Mobile Source Emissions Reduction Grants are awarded yearly for projects to replace, retrofit or repair diesel vehicles and reduce emissions.
Real Estate Commission grants petition for flood disclosure
The North Carolina Real Estate Commission last week agreed to move forward on a petition filed by a coalition of advocacy groups to add flood-related disclosure requirements.
‘Building a Personal Connection with Nature’ to start series
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.
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.
