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Recent rain leads to shellfish restrictions

Submitted by Stephanie Beecken on 12 May 2008 - 4:41pm.READ MORE: | | |
The large amount of rainfall we’ve received in the last couple of days has caused large amounts of polluted storm water runoff to flow into local waterways. Due to the danger, the Division of Marine Fisheries has closed some shellfish areas. Full story...
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New Hanover students develop low-flow toilet

Submitted by WWAY on 25 April 2008 - 5:32pm.READ MORE: | |
videoSome New Hanover County students are making a difference for the environment outside the classroom. And it all started with an unlikely source. Full story...
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Local farmer growing crops for fuel

Submitted by WWAY on 25 April 2008 - 5:15pm.READ MORE: | | |
People all over the country are doing what they can to offset the rising fuel prices. One farmer in our area has an idea -- why not grow it? Full story...
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New stormawater run-off rules cause concern

Submitted by WWAY on 25 April 2008 - 4:00pm.READ MORE: | |
Thursday we told you about new state rules proposed to protect coastal waterways from stormwater run-off. Some members of the North Carolina Coastal Federation have concerns about how the rules are being received by county commissioners. Full story...
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Stormwater run-off major threat to waterways

Submitted by WWAY on 24 April 2008 - 4:45pm.READ MORE: | |
Stormwater run-off is a major threat to our waterways. Many tidal creeks are so polluted you can't swim in or collect shellfish from them. Full story...
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Groups ask for help cleaning beaches

Submitted by WWAY on 24 April 2008 - 4:41pm.READ MORE: | | |
Before the summer rush to the beach...some local groups want you to help clean it up. Full story...
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Brunswick County boil water advisory lifted

Submitted by WWAY on 23 April 2008 - 6:05pm.READ MORE: | |
A drinking water advisory has been lifted for some Brunswick County residents this morning caused by a water line break. Full story...
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Local waterways face constant pollution threat

Submitted by WWAY on 15 April 2008 - 5:26pm.READ MORE: | |
videoWith all of our regional growth researchers say local waterways face the constant threat of pollution. Doing your part to protect them may be easier than you think. Full story...
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2007 driest year on record for NC

Submitted by WWAY on 7 April 2008 - 11:37am.READ MORE: | | |
video2007 was the driest year on record in North Carolina. In Wilmington we finished off the year almost two feet below normal. 2008 has gotten off to a wetter start, which is good news for area lakes including Jordan Lake, which is our main water source. Full story...
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