Tag: Cape Fear River
NC State receives $7.4 million to study PFAS
Researchers from North Carolina State University have received a five-year grant to study PFAS toxicity, bioaccumulation, and remediation.
Actor Ruffalo visits North Carolina on anti-pollution effort
Actor and activist Mark Ruffalo is visiting North Carolina to push for policies to eliminate the pollution of chemicals from industrial products.
DEQ modifies permit for water treatment plant in Brunswick County
The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) has issued a modification to Brunswick County’s wastewater permit for its Northwest Water Treatment Plant located in Leland.
Mark Ruffalo to visit Wilmington for film screening
Actor and producer Mark Ruffalo will be in Wilmington for a screening of Dark Waters.
Nearly 44K gallons of untreated wastewater discharged in Barnards Creek
Cape Fear Public Utility Authority staff estimate nearly 44,000 gallons of untreated wastewater was discharged into Barnards Creek, a tributary of the Cape Fear River, Monday afternoon.
River flooding expected this week in the Cape Fear
Following last week's heavy rains and with more on the way, some area rivers will experience flooding this week.
State wants feedback on Chemours’ proposed corrective action plan
The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) wants your feedback from now through early February on a proposed groundwater corrective action plan to address chemicals found in our waters.
CFPUA completes $15.5M water and sewer expansion project
Local leaders Tuesday celebrated the culmination of a years-long project to extend Cape Fear Public Utility Authority services to a key industrial corridor in New Hanover County.
Coast Guard establishes temporary safety zone on section of Cape Fear River
The Coast Guard has established a temporary safety zone on a section of the Cape Fear River after a boat became submerged, blocking the channel, Thursday.