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Fishing Interests to Get Say On Offshore Wind
A new 10-year memorandum of understanding paves the way for federal agencies and an organization representing fishing interests to collaborate on offshore wind energy development.
Lockwood Folly Off Limits For Shellfishing
With the latest Division of Marine Fisheries proclamation, nearly all shellfish waters in Lockwood Folly River in Brunswick County, an area popular for oystering and clamming, are closed indefinitely.
Bogue Banks Sand Project Nears Final Leg
The $20 million, post-Florence renourishment of beaches on Bogue Banks should be completed by April 30, just ahead of the busy tourist season, but damaged public beach accesses may not be repaired as quickly.
CRO Brings Home 26 NC Press Awards
Coastal Review Online won 26 awards, including a first-place award for general excellence, Thursday from the North Carolina Press Association for news coverage during 2018.
Legislative Action On GenX, PFAS Still On Hold
Although GenX remains in the Cape Fear region’s drinking water supply, the legislature has taken a nearly yearlong pause in addressing the problem.
Analysis: Support For Terminal Groins Erodes
Eight years after state lawmakers repealed a longstanding ban on hardened shoreline erosion-control structures, only one has been built, as other beach towns weigh costs, consequences.
Dare Waterways Commission Shifts Focus
With attention long spent on navigation in Hatteras Inlet, Dare County Waterways Commission discussions recently turned to Oregon Inlet, where shoaling at the old bridge is too severe for dredge access, and other problem areas.
Legislators Preview New Shellfish Bill
Rep. Pat McElraft and Sen. Norm Sanderson told attendees at the annual Oyster Summit in Raleigh they plan to introduce legislation that addresses conflicts related to the state’s shellfish leasing program.
Planning Board OKs Sand Mine Permit
Despite residents’ objections, the New Hanover County Planning Board has approved a special use permit allowing a sand mine next to a site with toxic groundwater pollution.
Topsail Towns Prioritize Storm Projects
North Topsail Beach, Surf City and Topsail Beach are selecting storm mitigation projects to be funded with multi-million-dollar state grant from the state Division of Water Resources.
Health, Environment Central In Cooper’s Plan
Gov. Roy Cooper unveiled his proposed 2019-20 budget this week, a spending plan that would among other things overhaul water and sewer infrastructure across the state and upgrade DEQ labs.
Local Taxes Could Fund Storm Repairs, Inlets
Legislators included new ways to raise cash for coastal towns’ storm-related expenses and infrastructure needs, such as local-option sales taxes, in a spate of bills filed in recent days.
Landowner Challenges Conservation Terms
The owner of a 12-acre property in Morehead City that was set aside for conservation more than a decade ago is asking a judge to remove deed restrictions and allow the land to be developed.
CRC Advances New Inlet Hazard Maps, Rules
The state Coastal Resources Commission last week gave preliminary approval to newly redrawn inlet hazard areas and guidelines for development within those areas.
New Signs Warn of Lake’s Troubled Waters
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service posted new signs this week at Lake Mattamuskeet to warn the public about the harmful algal blooms, another problem associated with the lake’s deteriorating water quality.
