With new Corps of Engineers restrictions on the use of federal dredged materials disposal sites, N.C. officials have drafted a plan to identify other locations and study the state’s needs.
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Officials Weigh Next Steps After FEMA Denial
Gov. Cooper and other state and county officials continue to press the case for assistance for individual victims of Hurricane Dorian after the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s decision to deny the state’s request.
Cleanups Net More Than 200 Tons of Debris
Efforts to clear wood, fishing gear and other debris that Hurricane Florence scattered along a 42-mile stretch of N.C. coastline collected more than 200 tons and numerous vessels.
Session Yields Spending Bills Amid Impasse
As the stalemate over a final budget continues, leaders in the N.C. General Assembly are pressing forward with smaller-scale spending plans that include numerous coastal provisions.
NC Fisheries Woes Not Listed in NOAA Report
Two of North Carolina’s most important and troubled fisheries were not included on the “overfished” or “overfishing” lists in the National Marine Fisheries Service’s recent annual status report.
UNCW Series Examines Climate Challenges
A seminar Tuesday on managing and adapting as sea levels rise, along with other effects of climate change, kicked off UNCW’s monthly, collaborative series on coastal resiliency.
PFAS Found in Biodegradable Food Packaging
Biodegradable paper plates and food packaging may seem environmentally friendly, but recent studies have found per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances in compost that includes food containers.
Heavy Equipment at Issue in Dune Planting
Federal and state agencies are working to resolve questions about how dune planting after beach renourishment projects can be done without harming endangered species.
NC Not Getting Federal Grant to Study PFAS
North Carolina is not among seven states that will be awarded federal grant funding to conduct health studies on people in specific communities who have been drinking water contaminated with per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, known as PFAS.
New Rule Limits Options For Saving Species
The Trump administration’s new Endangered Species Act rule takes effect this week, with changes that conservationists say will hinder future measures to save wildlife and plants from extinction.
Public Can Weigh in on Inlet Hazard Updates
The state Division of Coastal Management will hold several public hearings on proposed updated inlet hazard area boundaries and building rules, following hearings on the updated erosion rates used to determine the proposed IHAs
Ocracoke In Recovery Mode, Awaiting Relief
Debris removal and repairs to homes and businesses are in full swing on Ocracoke Island as residents and officials await word on federal disaster aid.
‘Forever Chemicals’ Execs Under Fire
For the first time, executives from Chemours, DuPont and 3M were called before a U.S. House environmental oversight committee to discuss their accountability in PFAS contamination plaguing North Carolina and the country.
Cedar Point Secures $1M for Park Purchase
The state Clean Water Management Trust Fund has awarded Cedar Point more than $1 million to help pay for 56 acres on the White Oak River to be used as a park.
Regan: Dorian Highlights Need for Resilience
State officials, led by Department of Environmental Quality Secretary Michael Regan, toured the Outer Banks by air this week to assess damage caused by Hurricane Dorian.
Corps Expands Jinks Creek Plan Review
The Army Corps of Engineers is doing a more comprehensive review of a proposed project to dredge parts of Jinks Creek in Sunset Beach, triggering a 30-day public comment period.
