Faced with a state report discouraging plans to develop much of the last maritime forest in Emerald Isle for ball fields, town officials say the proposed land deal may not happen without them.
News & Features
Cape Lookout Solar Energy Goes Live
Cape Lookout has unveiled a new solar energy system that will power all of the park’s facilities, except for the lighthouse beacon, which is also set to be upgraded later this year.
Navy Unsure Why Trashy Disks Washed Up
The Navy says it’s investigating how dozens of smelly, circular, plastic garbage patties recently wound up on northern Outer Banks beaches.
Wilmington Stormwater Efforts Recognized
A collaborative effort to manage eight stormwater-reduction projects in the Wilmington area has earned the Environmental Protection Agency’s recognition for its work.
Senate Plan Targets DEQ Jobs, Wind Projects
The Senate’s 2017-19 spending plan approved Thursday would eliminate 45 Department of Environmental Quality positions and impose a three-year moratorium on wind-energy projects.
Cahoon Gavels First CRC Meeting as Chair
Renee Cahoon of Nags Head recently presided over her first meeting as chair of the state Coastal Resources Commission, and she also spoke with CRO about her new role.
Trails, Not Boat Ramps, in Final Park Plan
Based on public input, the plan for improvements and new amenities at Hammocks Beach State Park includes new trails and camping areas, but no motorboat ramps.
AmeriCorps Funding in Limbo
Trump’s new budget proposal targets the agency that manages AmeriCorps, a program that promotes volunteerism, including in environmental education projects along the North Carolina coast.
Wind Energy, Regulatory Bills Find Support
Amid a hectic rush this week to advance dozens of bills by a critical deadline, state lawmakers solidified support for a wind energy bill and regulatory changes.
Tournament Puts Spotlight on Conservation
Systems designed to protect water quality around Eagle Point Golf Club in Wilmington will serve as a scenic backdrop May 1-7, when the PGA tour comes to Wilmington.
Will Park Plan Save or Ruin Maritime Forest?
A new state report indicates that Emerald Isle’s plan to buy nearly 30 acres of maritime forest for preservation and athletic fields may conflict with conservation goals.
Fed-Up Brunswick Environmentalists Regroup
Citing frustration with limits imposed by the town council, former members of a Sunset Beach committee are forming a new, countywide environmental group.
Bag Ban Repeal Among Bills on Fast Track
The move is on in the North Carolina General Assembly to advance bills ahead of an important deadline later this week, including measures to repeal the Outer Banks’ ban on plastic bags.
Judge Dismisses Topsail Dune Rule Case
A judge has thrown out a lawsuit challenging Topsail Beach’s repeal of the town’s dune ordinance, a decision that lifts a block on new building permits.
Composting Plan Aims to Extend Landfill’s Life
New Hanover County is set to launch a pilot program with UNCW to compost food waste from the university, the latest effort to extend the life of the rapidly filling county landfill.
Inventory Tracks ‘Armoring’ of Beaches, Inlets
Newly released data lists all hardened structures, beach re-nourishment projects and other changes made to East Coast beaches since 2012, raising questions about what should be done to offset their effects.
