The Corps will not seek an exception to federal restrictions in order to designate an area of Banks Channel as a sand source for Topsail Beach re-nourishment projects, but town officials aren’t giving up the idea entirely.
News & Features
Myers: Modernize Endangered Species Act
State wildlife director Gordon Myers testified before a Senate committee Wednesday, saying states need more flexibility, authority in enforcing the Endangered Species Act.
Military to Resume Cleanup of Wood Island
Military officials are set to begin this month another cleanup of potentially explosive material from Wood Island, a former bombing target just off Emerald Isle in Bogue Sound.
Court Halts Cooper’s Cabinet Confirmations
A three-judge panel on Wednesday issued a temporary restraining order blocking the Legislature’s confirmation process for Gov. Roy Cooper’s cabinet appointees.
Groups, Planners Agree on SUP Zoning Rules
Business groups, residents and environmental advocates say they support a compromise New Hanover County planners have reached on proposed zoning permit rules for industry.
North Topsail Looks to Fast-Track Groin Study
A firm in contention to conduct the environmental study for North Topsail Beach’s proposed hybrid terminal groin/jetty project plans to use data from a previous study to fast-track the process and save money.
Marine Debris Cleanup Effort Expanded
An annual project that puts commercial fishermen to work ridding northeastern North Carolina waterways of derelict fishing gear expanded this year to include the state’s entire coast.
Area Residents Wary of Airlie Road Projects
Airlie Road is a state-designated scenic byway that’s a familiar and historic part of the Wilmington landscape, but many fear a proposed residential development and other changes in the works will destroy the character of the area.
Oil: Keeping Atlantic Ban Meets Climate Goals
Any future oil drilling in the Atlantic and Arctic oceans, which Obama placed off limits during his final days in office, could push global warming to 4 degrees or beyond, says a recent report.
UNC Collaboratory Set to Begin Research
Studies on oyster farming and hurricane resiliency are among first batch of research projects the new North Carolina Public Policy Collaboratory at UNC-Chapel Hill is set to begin.
In Carova, Battle Rages Over Development
A family’s plans for commercial development on Carova Beach have led to a decades-old fight over zoning, property rights and how to protect a sensitive coastal area.
Who’s Trying to Kill Amazon’s Wind Farm?
Community officials in northeastern North Carolina are excited about the economic potential of the nearly operational wind farm here that a group of legislators are trying to scuttle.
New Session, Same Environmental Battles
As the 2017 session of the General Assembly begins, the House and the Senate remain divided on key environmental issues, many left over from last year, including a continued fight against renewable energy projects.
Petition Calls For More Limits on Trawling
The Marine Fisheries Commission is set to hear public comments Tuesday about a petition calling for more limits on shrimp trawling, a move commercial fishermen say will put them out of business and hurt consumers.
Corps Eases Living Shoreline Permit Process
The Corps of Engineers has approved the first nationwide permit for the construction and maintenance of living shorelines, streamlining the approval process for waterfront property owners.
EPA Offers Criteria for Swimming Advisories
The Environmental Protection Agency recently published draft standards for water quality and swimming advisories related to harmful algae blooms caused by nutrient-rich stormwater and agricultural runoff.
