The federal Endangered Species Act requires the protection of habitat that listed species need to recover. But the creation of so-called “critical habitat” almost always leads to conflicts and usually lawsuits.
News & Features
Wet Weather Brings Swimming Warnings
Yes, it’s rained. A lot. With the incessant rain has come a slew of state advisories about swimming in some coastal waters because of high bacteria levels.
N.C. Fishermen Star in New Reality Show
Outer Banks fishermen are pitted against Yankee rivals in the chase for bluefin tuna, the most valuable fish in the world and maybe the most vulnerable.
State Provides Some Money for Hammocks Beach
The state budget recently signed into law includes $3 million for the purchase of the long-sought 289-acre mainland addition to Hammocks Beach State Park in Onslow County.
Lawmakers Weaken Wetlands Protections
In what has become an annual rite, the N.C. General Assembly Friday passed more regulatory changes that weaken environmental protections. Small pockets of coastal wetlands were in the crosshairs this time.
Neighborhood Gets a Runoff Refit
Some driveways have been repaved and other steps will be taken to reduce polluted runoff in Raintree, an existing housing subdivision in Wilmington.
A Bridge Over Muddled Waters
The latest court decision involving the Bonner Bridge over Oregon Inlet has both sides claiming victory.
Community Farm Takes Root in Carteret
The N.C. Coastal Federation’s EarthWise farm started with a seed — first planted in the imagination of an old man and then in the soil by his children.
Now You See It… Now You Don’t
Some controversial coastal provisions that were included in earlier versions didn’t make it into the final state budget that Gov. Pat McCrory signed yesterday.
Bald Head Seeks Permit for Terminal Groin
Bald Head Island could become the first N.C. community to build a terminal groin since lawmakers reversed the ban on such structures. First, they must clear a number of hurdles.
Restored Coastal Marshes Fight Climate Change
That’s what researchers found at the N.C. Coastal Federation’s wetland restoration project in Carteret County. It’s all about the blue carbon. But what is blue carbon?
2014 Pelican Award Winners
A fisherman, a realtor and a former senator are among the 15 recipients of this year’s awards, which honor exemplary efforts to preserve and protect the coastal environment.
An End of Session Twist
The Senate came short of passing an omnibus bill, including several controversial environmental provisions, previously seen and rejected by the House.
Marina to CRC: Help Our Boats Get Wet
Boats launching from a Wilmington marina can only access the Cape Fear River at high tide. Marina owners turn to the Coastal Resources Commission today in hopes of a solution.
Hofmann Forest in Hands of the Court
With the original sale date passed, the state court system will likely decide the fate of the 79,000-acre forest in Onslow and Jones counties.
New Funding Formula Sinks Road Projects
The Mid-Currituck Bridge is one of many proposed road projects in Eastern N.C. that get short- changed in a new highway funding formula.
