The Pamlico County commissioners voted last night to ask the Army Corps of Engineers to re-examine its decision that wetlands aren’t present on hundreds of forested acres near Merritt that were cleared for farming.
News & Features
Land Clearing in Pamlico May Spur Action
Pamlico County commissioners tonight will consider taking action on a major land-clearing operation that farmers and business leaders fear is damaging wetlands and could lead to serious coastal water quality degradation.
Getting the Kids Outside
Students in Kill Devil Hills will have more opportunities to get outside and learn about the coastal environment thanks to a $5,000 federal grant that the N.C. Coastal Federation recently received.
Stemming the Stampede
New rules have brought some order to the free for all along Currituck Banks where tourists and tour guides crowded the beaches for a chance to see the wild horses.
Flood Insurance Changes Explained
After being buffeted for years with criticism for encouraging irresponsible development along coastlines, the National Flood Insurance Program has begun phasing out subsidies on policies for high-risk properties.
Small Shorebird May Yet Ruffle Feathers
The federal government recently proposed listing the red knot as “threatened” under the Endangered Species Act. Will the action lead to more public opposition?
Dare Towns Commit to $42 Million Beach Plan
What the federal government refused to fund, towns on the Outer Banks have committed to tackling, and more — pumping sand onto beaches in Duck and from Kitty Hawk to South Nags Head. All to the tune of $42.6 million.
Finally, a Sigh of Relief
Business owners who heavily depend on the busy fall fishing season at North Carolina’s national seashores are breathing a little easier today with the end of the federal government shutdown that closed the seashores.
McCrory Releases CRC Appointments
Officials with the state Department of Environment and Natural Resources are hopeful that a slate of appointments released by the governor’s office yesterday means the Coastal Resources Commission can soon return to work.
Coastal Parks, Aquaria Could Get $5 Million
Cultural and historic sites on the coast will see more than $5 million in much-needed repairs under a plan released this month by the McCrory administration.
Sewer Pump Station Causes a Stink
A land owner is fighting to move a proposed pump station farther inland to protect Masonboro Sound. “I don’t feel like there’s hope at all,” he says. “I don’t believe in miracles any longer.”
UNC to Honor Todd Miller
Todd Miller, the founder and executive director of the N.C. Coastal Federation, will be honored Saturday by UNC-Chapel Hill as a distinguished alumnus.
Building Simple While Building Green
There will come a day when low-impact development is simply development. When that day comes it may look something like the house that Toni and John Cornelius built in Wilmington.
Group: Terminal Groin Changes Merit New Study
A new design and location for a proposed terminal groin at Figure Eight Island are so extensive that the Army Corps of Engineers should restart the review process, says the N.C. Coastal Federation.
Pamlico Land Clearing Raises Concerns
Environmentalists fear that a major land-clearing operation near the Neuse River in Pamlico County could be destroying wetlands without the required permits.
Ports Board Approves Morehead Projects
The board of the N.C. State Ports Authority approved projects at the port in Morehead City that would export wood pellets to Europe and import a form on iron ore.
