People will have a chance to comment Thursday on a permit for a proposed limestone mine near Vanceboro that will discharge 12 million gallons of water a day into the headwaters of Blounts Creek.
News & Features
McDonald’s Project Exempted from Runoff Rules
The state has exempted a planned McDonald’s restaurant in Swansboro from rules to control polluted runoff. But is the permit legal?
Something Old, Something New, Something Green
For the bride and groom-to-be who want to celebrate their nuptials in an eco-friendly way, professionals say even the most minute choices can make a difference.
A New Approach to Rebuilding Oyster Reefs
The state and commercial fishermen on Ocracoke will try a new method to replenish oyster reefs around the island in hopes of reducing losses to sponges, crabs and other predators.
Swansboro Church Goes Green
The N.C. Coastal Federation will help Swansboro Methodist Church incorporate green designs to control stormwater at its new Family Life and Ministry Center.
House Committee Reworks Commissions Bill
A bill that revamps the state’s regulatory commissions emerged from a N.C. House committee yesterday without many of the provisions that have drawn criticism since the bill first passed the state Senate almost three weeks ago.
Wilmington School Will Get Green Award
Bradley Creek Elementary School’s work to control runoff and provide an outdoor classroom of flowers,insects and amphibians will be honored today as an outstanding achievement in sustainable building.
Little Greenhouse Provides Big Lessons
An elementary school in Carteret County has something few grade schools can boast — a greenhouse. There, students learn valuable lessons about the natural world around them.
DOT Torpedoes Ferries at Oregon Inlet
No high-speed ferry exists today that could safely carry millions of vehicles a year across the heavily shoaled Oregon Inlet and Pamlico Sound, according to a new transportation report.
Lawmakers Warned About Commissions Bill
North Carolina’s environmental agency has warned legislators that they are putting the state’s federally approved coastal-management program in jeopardy if a bill that remakes the N.C. Coastal Resources Commission becomes law.
State Asks Supreme Court to Step In
The N.C. Attorney General’s office has asked the state Supreme Court to review a recent Court of Appeals decision regarding the future ownership of 289 acres adjacent to Hammocks Beach State Park in Onslow County.
Can the Coast Still Be Protected?
North Carolina’s coastal-management program risks losing millions of dollars in federal money each year if a bill that changes the composition of the state’s coastal commission becomes law and fails to meet federal muster.
We Love Estuaries. How About You?
On this Valentine’s Day, we thought we’d give a little love to the state’s vast labyrinth of coastal marshes. We’re part of a national campaign to stand up for estuaries.
Federation Saves History, Finds Regional Home
The N.C. Coastal Federation plans to move an historic house to the square in Wrightsville Beach for its new Southeast Regional office and education center.
Onslow Residents Again Fighting Quarry
Residents of Maple Hill are again fighting a proposed quarry that Onslow County turned down a year ago. Martin Marietta has reapplied for a permit that the county Board of Adjustment will consider Tuesday.
Wind Projects on the Ropes, But Not Out
Land-based wind power projects in Beaufort and Pasquotank counties are still in the works, despite considerable challenges that have raised doubts about their future.
