The North Carolina Coastal Federation was host Friday to Sens. Tillis’ and Budd’s staffs, NOAA and N.C. Department of Environmental Quality officials visiting to see progress on funded efforts.
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Lost fishing gear recovery project begins in southeast NC
The project to collect lost crab pots in waters between Emerald Isle and the South Carolina border began Monday.
Dare County wants Coast Guard to restore polluted beach
Dare County commissioners have approved a resolution requesting immediate action to remediate the Buxton beach access where debris and petroleum remain from previous military instillations.
Coastal Federation nets its 10th lost fishing gear collection
Identifiable crab pots recovered in northeastern North Carolina waters that are in good enough condition to be used again have been set aside for reclaiming.
BeBot beach sweeper sifts surface sands for small debris
Keep New Hanover Beautiful’s BeBot, the first and only solar- and battery-powered, robotic beach sweeper in the state, is to supplement human-led beach cleanups and raise awareness about smaller trash and plastics that tend to get overlooked on beaches.
Federation, fishers begin lost fishing gear removal project
Commercial fishers have started collecting marine debris north of the bridge to Emerald Isle as part of the 10th Lost Fishing Gear Recovery Project.
State fisheries staff remove washed-up tires from beaches
North Carolina Division of Marie Fisheries staff on Tuesday began picking up hundreds of tires that washed ashore on two beaches following Sunday’s coastal storm.
Morris Landing dock to showcase new materials, state code
The new state construction requirements to be featured at the Holly Ridge site are meant to ensure that docks and piers are built to a stronger standard to prevent storm debris and reduce cleanup and repairs after storms.
Beaked whale calf’s death attributed to plastic pollution
A whale calf that washed ashore last week on Emerald Isle’s ocean shoreline died from ingesting a balloon.
Plans in motion to rid public lands of single-use plastics
The Department of Interior — including national parks — must phase out single-use plastic products within the decade, Interior Secretary Deb Haaland announced Thursday, but advocates remain worried.
Competition seeks to address marine debris challenges
North Carolina Sea Grant announced Monday that it is looking for partners interested in the latest round of NOAA Sea Grant funding for the Marine Debris Challenge Competition.
Threatened Oceanfront Structures Work Group to meet
NCDEQ’s Division of Coastal Management and Cape Hatteras National Seashore have postponed the interagency work group meeting originally planned for Wednesday because of the approaching storm.
NCDOT needs volunteers for statewide fall Litter Sweep
Those interested in volunteering for the cleanup Sept. 16-30 should contact to their county’s litter management coordinator to get started.
Cooper signs bill to OK removal of abandoned vessels
The bill granting local governments authority to get rid of derelict vessels in navigable waters in their jurisdiction has been signed by Gov. Roy Cooper.
Carteret residents can get free tarps to cover trucks, trailers
The tarp giveaway program is part of Carteret County government’s “Secure Your Load” campaign designed to help combat roadside litter and cut down litter in proximity to Carteret County convenience sites.
Foam from damaged docks leads to microplastics: Report
With data collected by volunteers, the North Carolina Coastal Federation has released a citizen-science report on microplastics littering the state’s southern beaches.
