Leland Proposes Rules to Preserve Trees
Leland’s planning board is set to review Tuesday proposed rules for tree retention and planting requirements.
Jennifer Allen
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State Declares June 19 Coastal Reserve Day
State Department of Environmental Quality Secretary Michael Regan announced Wednesday during a 30th anniversary ceremony for the North Carolina Coastal Reserve and National Estuarine Research Reserve in Beaufort that June 19, 2019, is North Carolina Coastal Reserve Day.
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Natural Fixes Touted At Resilience Summit
Flooding and erosion problems are best solved with approaches that mimic nature, say developers, town officials and others who spoke last week during the N.C. Coastal Resilience Summit.
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Recalling the Lighthouse Move, 20 Years On
Some folks were opposed and others said the Cape Hatteras Lighthouse would crumble, but the successful relocation project in June 1999 saved the historic structure from the sea.
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Study Calls for State Action on Derelict Boats
As officials in coastal N.C. communities grapple with abandoned and derelict vessels blocking or polluting waterways and public lands, a recent report recommends a statewide solution.
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National Park Visitors Boost Coastal Economy
Visitors to national parks on the N.C. coast spent more than $225 million in their surrounding communities, pouring about $280 million into the local economies, according to a recent analysis.
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Forest Service Tames Browns Island Fire
Officials are working to learn the cause of the large wildfire Thursday morning on Browns Island near Beaufort, which was transitioned to a controlled burn to expedite the burning process.
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First Responders Warn of Rip Current Risks
First responders recommend understanding the risks of swimming in the ocean and surf conditions before heading to the beach.
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Cape Lookout Rolls Out Summer Programs
The staff at Cape Lookout National Seashore recently announced activities and schedules for the 2019 season to help visitors plan their escape to the park’s 56 miles of undeveloped beach.
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Drilling Opponents Set to Join Hands
Opponents of offshore drilling and seismic testing plan to participate Saturday in Hands Across the Sand events all along the N.C. coast to spotlight their numbers.
