The North Carolina Coastal Resources Commission will meet Sept. 13 and 14 at the New Hanover County Government Center, 230 Government Drive in Wilmington. The meeting will begin at 1:15 p.m. on Sept. 13 and 9 a.m. on Sept. 14. The meeting is open to the public.
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The state’s coastal agency is hosting two free workshops in September and October to share information with local governments about grant opportunities to acquire land and make improvements to beach and waterfront access, parks, and boating facilities.
State environmental officials have notified well owners within half a mile of coal ash facilities that they will receive a permanent alternate drinking water supply. The notification went out by letter this week to about 1,000 households.
State environmental officials are asking the public to provide input on proposed draft stormwater permits for two Duke Energy Progress facilities in Person County.
State officials are seeking public feedback on proposed draft water quality permits for two Duke Energy facilities located in Person County.
The state environmental agency will hold a public hearing on a proposed water quality permit for Duke Energy Progress’ Dan River Combined Cycle Station on Aug. 31.
The North Carolina Marine Fisheries Commission has fast-tracked the review schedule for two state fishery management plans.
State officials are urging people to avoid contact with potentially harmful algal blooms that extend from the Pamlico River to more than a dozen of its tributaries.
Sunken vessels, aircraft, train boxcars and old bridges are all underwater treasures located along North Carolina’s coast, strategically situated to promote fishing opportunities.
The North Carolina Coastal Resources Commission’s Science Panel will meet Aug. 25 in New Bern to discuss methodologies for calculating inlet shoreline change rates.