The North Carolina Coastal Land Trust announced Wednesday that an additional 593 acres along the Newport River has been purchased from Weyerhaeuser Co. and transferred to North Carolina Coastal Federation for long-term management and restoration.
Conservation
Inundation-prone Sledge Forest site set for development
A sprawling, “rare, old-growth forest” on the banks of the Northeast Cape Fear River in New Hanover County that’s a key part of the river floodplain is targeted for a massive 4,000-home golf course/equestrian development with few options for opponents to stop it.
Reserve program to hold fall advisory committee meetings
The N.C. Coastal Reserve and National Estuarine Research Reserve will hold fall local advisory committee meetings in November for each of the 10 reserve sites.
Oyster roast, festival scheduled to raise funds for The Point
Two events are set for next month to generate financial contributions to help the North Carolina Coastal Land Trust meet its $8 million goal to purchase and conserve the land at the south end of the island.
Fleckenstein receives Dare County’s first Salt Marsh Award
The Dare Soil & Water Conservation District awarded its inaugural Salt Marsh Award to Erin Fleckenstein, oyster program director for the North Carolina Coastal Federation.
Landowner resource workshop to zero in on conservation
Various agencies will be on hand to help property owners learn more about conservation management during the workshop Oct. 3 in Whiteville.
Ocean Fest to fill two days with music, vintage surf contest
Taking place Sept. 20-21, tickets for Ocean Fest in Surf City range from $25 to $70 per person.
New Hanover County eyes riverside conservation, cleanup
The board of commissioners agreed to take time to draft changes to the county’s 2016 comprehensive land use plan to create a new conservation designation for the riverfront site across from downtown Wilmington
NOAA recommends Jacksonville, Cape Fear project funding
The two eastern North Carolina projects are among the 32 recommended to receive federal money to restore habitat and build resilience.
2 Outer Banks sites celebrate 50 years as national landmarks
Nags Head Woods Preserve and Jockey’s Ridge State Park are among the six North Carolina sites celebrating in 2024 50 years of National Natural Landmarks designation.
Coastal Land Trust deal adds 3,000 acres to state game land
The parcel purchased earlier this spring is mainly marsh and is bordered by Spencer Bay, Germantown Bay and Rose Bay in Hyde County.
Harvest reporting rules draw expletive-laden comments
Temporary mandatory harvest reporting rules for recreational and commercial fishers will go up for a vote next month by the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission and the N.C. Marine Fisheries Commission.
Groups conserve old Weyerhaeuser tract on Newport River
A recent land deal just shifted into gear a multi-year conservation collaboration that stands to enhance the water quality of a river listed as one of the most endangered shellfish growing areas in the state.
Fisheries Division seeks to delay mandatory catch reporting
The North Carolina Division of Marine Fisheries is asking the legislature for another year before making effective a controversial new catch-reporting requirement now set to go in force Dec. 1.
Cooper sets $148M aside for environment in FY 25 budget
The Cooper administration has recommended more than $148 million go toward conservation and resiliency in his proposed fiscal 2025 budget released last week.
‘Save Our Sand Dunes’ recalls fight to save Jockey’s Ridge
The newly released children’s book is about the history of Jockey’s Ridge and the Baum family who spearheaded the campaign to save the landmark 50 years ago.
