Climate change mitigation through soil health will be one of the topics addressed during the Soil Health Institute’s seventh annual meeting in August.
News Briefs
Coastal residents asked to weigh in on resilience planning
Officials said diverse stakeholder partnership is needed to ensure that the scope of work reflects local priorities.
CFPUA invites comment on source water protection plan
Cape Fear Public Utility Authority officials have released a draft source water protection plan outlining strategies to protect the lower Cape Fear River from pollution.
State adds tons of material to artificial reefs
The state Division of Marine Fisheries’ Artificial Reef Program recently partnered with a various organizations to add material to existing man-made reefs.
Surf City awarded $250,000 grant for stormwater work
The Golden LEAF Foundation grant to go toward feasibility study of South Shore Drive, part of N.C. 50 on Topsail Island.
Astronomy Night at Lookout to feature film screening
“Saving the Dark,” directed by Sriram Murali and created in association with the International Dark Sky Association, is to be presented at 8:30 p.m., before the Stargazers club moves outdoors.
Webinar to explore fisheries, navigation and offshore wind
The Offshore Wind for North Carolina coalition, or OSW4NC, is hosting the free online informational session.
Federation, Coastal Environmental expand shell recycling
The Coastal Environmental Partnership is working with the North Carolina Coastal Federation to add drop-off sites for oyster shells in Craven and Pamlico counties
Navassa Superfund site planning meetings ahead
NCDEQ, EPA and the Multistate Environmental Response Trust will hold meetings June 13 and June 14 on redevelopment plans for the Kerr-McGee Superfund site.
Commission OKs new sandbags at Sunset Beach subdivision
A Sunset Beach homeowners association now has the go-ahead — with conditions — to add to a sandbag wall, after the Division of Coastal Management denied a permit last year.
Interior order phases out single-use plastics on public lands
Department of Interior Secretary Deb Haaland issued the order Wednesday phasing out single-use plastics at department-managed sites by 2032.
Publication offers insights for addressing climate crisis
The FEMA guide is a collection of personal stories, insight and resources for climate resilience.
NCDOT delays Rodanthe bridge opening to repair markings
Pavement markings installed earlier this week do not meet NCDOT specifications and will need to be replaced.
Fort Raleigh to display commemorative quilt
The 15-panel quilt is a mixture of traditional quilt patterns said to highlight escape directions and advice as well as representations of people and milestones on the freedom trail.
White Oak Waterkeeper Rebecca Drohan to leave post
Drohan said she was stepping away from the position she had held for four years to further her education.
Recreational flounder season to be Sept. 1-30
Recreational flounder season will be from Sept. 1-30 with provisions for recreational hook-and-line and gig fisheries. No harvesting with a recreational commercial gear license is allowed.
