Proposed action would include new rules for septic tank siting and repairs on ocean beaches.
News Briefs
Eligible students may apply for 2 STEM scholarships
Undergraduate students from underrepresented and underserved populations pursuing STEM-related careers are eligible for funding through North Carolina Space Grant.
Division to address striped mullet stock with amendment
Division of Marine Fisheries staff are developing an amendment to the state Striped Mullet Fishery Management Plan and are asking for public input.
Corps begins new look at Surf City’s 50-year beach plan
The Corps is reevaluating the Topsail Island town’s proposed 50-year federal project now that North Topsail Beach has backed out of the partnership.
State seeks comment on oil refinery facility permit rules
There are no active oil refinery facilities in the state and NCDEQ has not received any applications for proposed oil refinery facilities at this time, officials said.
Living history program to show NC coast during WWII
A Living History Day about World War II and its impact on the coast will be from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sept. 17 at the N.C. Maritime Museum on Moore Street in downtown Southport.
Cape Hatteras has second-busiest sea turtle nesting season
As of the end of August, Cape Hatteras National Seashore has had a total of 373 turtle nests recorded.
Workshop set on Cape Fear regional resilience project
The project is to identify ways to help communities in Columbus, Brunswick, New Hanover and Pender counties prepare for and recover from natural disasters and climate hazards.
NC parks, recreation projects to get $17M in funding
Of the 39 grant awards for public park and recreation projects through the Parks and Recreation Trust Fund, 12 are on the coast.
State asks anglers to donate flounder carcasses for research
This year’s recreational flounder season will open at 12:01 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 1, and close at 11:59 p.m. Sept. 30 for both the recreational hook-and-line and gig fisheries.
Rules Review Commission meets Sept. 15
The meeting is in Raleigh with limited capacity, but the public can attend online or listen by phone.
Ocracoke passenger ferry season extended until Sept. 30
The Ocracoke Express ferry season was to end Labor Day but has been extended to give late-season visitors a chance to ride.
Voters select celestial names for Fort Fisher’s otter pups
More than 14,000 supporters voted online and in-person at the aquarium over a two-week period, choosing the names Stella, Mae and Selene.
Elizabeth City eyes hiring Steinburg as lobbyist
Elizabeth City council’s finance committee unanimously voted last week to begin the process of hiring former state Sen. Bob Steinburg as the city’s lobbyist in Raleigh.
Coastal Review collects seven statewide editorial awards
Publication staff were recognized Thursday during the North Carolina Press Association’s annual convention in Raleigh.
Ocracoke Lighthouse rehabilitation plan approved
National Park Service officials have signed a finding of no significant impact for the project’s environmental assessment.
