The state Environmental Management Commission meets Nov. 10 in Raleigh
News Briefs
CRC to discuss shellfish farmers’ floating structures rules
The Coastal Resources Commission meets Nov. 17 in Beaufort.
Science panel to conduct its yearly sea level studies review
The web meeting is set for 1:30 p.m. Nov. 7 and is open to the public.
UNCW aerial observatory to add new ways to study coast
The University of North Carolina Wilmington to become first in the Southeast to own an unoccupied aerial system observatory to map coastal areas.
State rejects plan for private museum at Jockeys Ridge
The Rogallo Foundation had made presentations at local government board meetings about its estimated $7 million proposal to build a 12,000-square-foot museum at the state park.
Bodie Island Lighthouse 150th celebration rescheduled
Bodie Island Lighthouse 150th anniversary event has been rescheduled for Nov. 12.
Flounder season closing statewide in internal waters
The commercial flounder season is closing for the year because the quota from internal coastal waters is nearly caught, state officials announced Wednesday.
Moores Creek Battlefield to host candlelight tour
Moores Creek National Battlefield is holding its annual candlelight tour Nov. 19.
Executive order to expand zero-emission vehicle market
The executive order is Cooper’s latest move in his push for a clean energy economy and calls for rules to increase sales of zero-emission medium- and heavy-duty trucks.
Monthly talk to focus on Algonquians of the Outer Banks
Dr. Chris Oakley will share his research Thursday at The Coastal Studies Institute on coastal Algonquians native to the region in a presentation entitled “Maritime Indians: The Coastal Algonquians of the Outer Banks.”
Friends group sponsors NC Coastal Reserve internship
The N.C. Coastal Reserve Undergraduate Internship Award seeks to provide the opportunity for students from traditionally underserved and underrepresented populations to gain experience in coastal and estuarine science.
EJ board to hold special meeting on wood pellet permit
The public can attend the special Nov. 17 meeting on a wood pellet plant permit in Ahoskie either in-person in Raleigh or online.
Potentially infectious migratory birds returning for winter
Officials from North Carolina natural resources and public health agencies remind waterfowl hunters to be observant and careful when handling wild birds during hunting season.
1898 Wilmington massacre remembrance Nov. 3-13
Join New Hanover County, Wilmington, organizations and partners to commemorate the 124th anniversary of the 1898 Wilmington Massacre and Coup d’état Nov. 3013.
DMF announces changes to commercial flounder season
Commercial flounder season is to close at 6 p.m. Friday for pound nets in the central management area, while the northern management area remains open to gigs and hook and line.
NCDEQ awards $20M for coastal storm damage projects
Funds will go to beach nourishment, artificial dunes, and other projects to mitigate or remediate coastal storm damage to the ocean beaches and dune systems of the state.
