Three months after a deal fell through to sell the Hofmann Forest, N.C. State University outlined a new plan yesterday that will allow the university to keep much of the 79,000-acre forest and conserve great portions of it.
News & Features
Pumping Project Dumps Tons of Rocks at N. Topsail
A beach re-nourishment project at North Topsail Beach has covered the beach with tons of rocks. Though that’s against the law, state regulators have given the town a pass as long as tries to remove the rocks.
McCrory Budget and the Environment
The proposed budget that Gov. Pat McCrory released last week cuts money to a grant program that protects water quality and sensitive land and continues the whittling of the state’s major environmental agency.
Report: Fixing the Coast Good for Economy
The benefits of restoring North Carolina’s coastline extend beyond the state’s environment, infusing millions of dollars into local economies, according to a new report.
N.C. Coastal Federation Wins Award
A chapter of the world’s oldest and largest organization dedicated to fisheries will present one of its annual awards to this environmental nonprofit group for its work restoring marine habitats.
Council of State Delays OK of Park Deal
Final approval of the state funds to begin the acquisition of about 290 acres for an addition to Hammocks Beach State Park in Swansboro was mysteriously pulled from the N.C. Council of State agenda yesterday.
Giving Bees and Butterflies a Hand
Since the beginning, humans have relied on a partnership with nature to survive. So it is only natural that when the tiniest workers in the human food chain are in danger, it is time to give them a little helping hand.
Todd Miller Wins Prestigious Award
The founder and executive director of the N.C. Coastal Federation has won a Peter Benchley Ocean Award for his lifelong work in protecting and restoring the natural resources of the N.C. coast.
Internship Program Prepares Future Leaders
The N.C. Coastal Federation is gearing up again to help produce the next generation of young professionals who will shape research and influence coastal policies and decision-making.
Private Sewer Plants Could Fuel Development
Sewer plants at two residential subdivisions in western Carteret County could be turned into regional plants that would increase development and threaten the shellfish waters of Bogue Sound.
A Celebration of Community
Almost 11 years after developers bought the old Manns Harbor Marina in the hopes of building a condominium complex, the docks have been returned to their original purpose and are an example of what can happen when local people want it to.
The Good, the Bad & the Ugly of Drilling
The first N.C. skirmish in what will certainly be a prolonged battle over offshore drilling played out in Wilmington Tuesday. CRO editor Frank Tursi takes you into the heart of both camps.
U.S. 64 Project Leaves Aging Bridge Hanging
Plans for widening the eastern end of U.S. 64 are now on hold. That’s fine with most locals, but many think the old swing bridge over Alligator River is overdue for a replacement.
Proposed Move of State Parks Causes Jitters
Some worry that the protection of natural resources will get shortchanged if Gov. Pat McCrory succeeds in moving state parks to the N.C. Department of Cultural Resources, which is more geared toward attracting customers.
No Huffing and Puffing Over Wind
The feds had a meeting in Kitty Hawk about offshore wind energy. There were no protests or demonstrations, no talk of spills and sullied beaches.
Years of Abuse May Have Taken Toll on Creek
Hawkins Creek in Swansboro may be suffering from years of abuse from stormwater runoff, new state studies indicate.
