Rising eighth grader Ryan Mroch is halfway to his goal of earning one of scouting’s rarest award, which focuses on conservation.
Conservation
Preservation Is Purpose At Kitty Hawk Woods
The largest of the three N.C. Coastal Reserve sites on the Outer Banks, Kitty Hawk Woods has foot and kayak trails, but the main focus here is and always has been protecting the natural environment.
Trust Conserves 350 Acres Near New Bern
The Coastal Land Trust has completed its fourth acquisition in two years with funds it received from the settlement of the Havelock bypass lawsuit, setting aside for conservation nearly 350 acres on County Line Road near New Bern.
Bald Head Woods Reserve Reopens
The Bald Head Woods Reserve in Brunswick County reopened to visitors Monday after closure due to Hurricane Dorian.
Land Trust Purchases Jones County Tract
The Coastal Land Trust has announced that its third land purchase using a portion of the Havelock bypass settlement funds is 247 acres next to a portion of the Croatan National Forest southwest of New Bern.
Leland Proposes Rules to Preserve Trees
Leland’s planning board is set to review Tuesday proposed rules for tree retention and planting requirements.
Emerald Isle Closes on Park Land Purchase
The Conservation Fund has purchased for the town of Emerald Isle the $3 million, nearly 30-acre tract behind the former town hall and recreation center in Emerald Isle.
Emerald Isle Seeks Grant for Land Purchase
Emerald Isle has applied for a state grant for use in purchasing a nearly 30-acre tract near the old town hall for preservation and recreation purposes.
Land Trust Buys Acreage Near Newport
The N.C. Coastal Land Trust has purchased for conservation and as a buffer for Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point 302 acres of forested land along Mill Creek in Carteret County.
New Deal But an Old Court Fight
A court ruling that could block the sale of the Hofmann Forest in Jones and Onslow counties could come any day now. Meanwhile, N.C. State announced a new deal with new prospective owners.
Knotts Island: Preserving a Piece of History
The Conservation Fund bought one of the last reminders of the days when wealth and seemingly endless flocks of ducks and geese made a far-off corner of our state the playground of rich and famous.
Disparate Partners Protect Isolated Haven
The military joined conservationists and hunters to protect almost 700 acres of Lukens Island, a remote wilderness in eastern Carteret County.
Protecting the Sturgeon: Joy and Consternation
Environmentalist cheer the listing of the Atlantic sturgeon as an endangered species while state officials worry about the restrictions that will follow.
Atlantic Sturgeon: Protecting an Ancient Giant
Once abundant in North Carolina, this primitive fish whose ancestors swam among dinosaurs will be added to the federal Endangered Species List Friday, causing consternation and joy.
Restoration Is Good for Business
A landmark report on conserving our coastal habitats gives those who preserve coasts and estuaries a new argument: It’s good for the economy.
