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Sam's Field Notes: Diversity of Carolina Crabs - Coastal Review
WEBMar 13, 2017 · Sam Bland spent much of his life out in the field as as a park ranger and park superintendent at the N.C. Division of Parks and Recreation. Most of his 30 years with the division was spent at Hammocks Beach State Park near Swansboro where Sam specialized in resource management and environmental education.
Cleanup continues after beach house collapses in Rodanthe
WEBAug 19, 2024 · Cape Hatteras seashore and Pea Island refuge teams coordinated with the owner of the house to manage cleanup, which began around 1 p.m. Saturday. “The homeowner’s contractor continues to clean up the beach,” Seashore Public Affairs Specialist Mike Barber told Coastal Review Monday. “As of yesterday, debris was spotted approximately 11 ...
Extensive study aims to help state better manage fisheries
WEBFeb 13, 2024 · A study ordered by the legislature has scientists taking a deep dive into North Carolina’s fisheries management to help the future of state-regulated coastal marine species. tasked researchers with a “Study of the Coastal and Marine Fisheries of the State” to come up with recommendations on ways the state might improve how it manages 13 ...
Precautionary swim advisory lifted for most oceanside sites
WEBAug 15, 2024 · The precautionary swimming advisory for parts of the North Carolina coast issued Aug. 7, when Tropical Storm Debby moved north from Florida, was lifted midday Wednesday for most oceanside sites. The two oceanside sites where the advisory remains are Caswell Beach Public Beach access in Brunswick County, and at Sea Oats Drive in Rodanthe along ...
National Invasive Species Awareness Week highlights risks
WEBMar 1, 2024 · The North American Invasive Species Management Association is highlighting the threats from these types of insects, plants and animals introduced into an environment that they do not naturally exist during National Invasive Species Awareness Week this week.. The association of land and water managers, agency and nonprofits coordinated the campaign that began Monday and ends Sunday, according ...
Budding Wisdom Archives - Coastal Review
WEBAug 8, 2024 · Budding Wisdom. Coastal fall gardening a challenge; can still yield rewards. 09/05/2024 by Heidi S. Skinner. Autumn is starting to signal its arrival, and while spring planting gets all the attention, this region offers two growing seasons with the promise of success, despite pests and problems unique to the coast.
Coastal commission to adjust rules to comply with new laws
WEBAug 16, 2024 · The commission that determines development rules and policies for the 20 coastal counties meets later this month to consider changes to align existing development rules with recently passed state laws, including new looser requirements for replacing or repairing damaged or destroyed docks. The North Carolina Coastal Resources Commission, during ...
Budget strips certain powers from local governments
WEBSep 26, 2023 · The Republican-controlled legislature last Friday passed a $30 billion budget, one that boosts Medicaid, bans local governments from regulating the use of plastics, grants millions in funding for living shorelines projects, and creates an animal-waste-to-fertilizer conversion cost-share program. The North Carolina coast is spectacular.
Program helps commercial property owners reduce runoff
WEBAug 19, 2024 · The cost-share program offers rebates up to $10,000 for eligible projects where property owners go above and beyond what the state mandates them to manage runoff from their properties. Never miss the stories that matter to North Carolina’s 20 coastal counties. to receive our daily email with the latest Coastal Review headlines.