The newest proposal to build a terminal groin to control erosion on the east end of Holden Beach has been tried twice before. The latest version will be the subject of a public forum tonight on the island.
Beach & Inlet Management
Topsail Seeks Exception to Federal Rule
Topsail Beach officials are asking the Army Corps of Engineers for an exemption to federal Coastal Barrier Resources Act restrictions to secure their preferred source of sand for beach re-nourishment projects.
Experts Weigh In On Figure 8’s Groin Plan
Coastal geologists, environmental groups and others came together recently to discuss Figure Eight Island’s plans for a terminal groin to fight erosion, but the opposing sides in the debate didn’t get any closer to a consensus.
North Topsail Must Remove Rocks by May
State and federal wildlife officials say North Topsail Beach must remove the rocks pumped onto its beach during a 2015 renourishment project by May, when sea turtle nesting season begins, but discussions continue over how deep to dig.
Commission Approves New Sandbag Rules
The state’s Coastal Resources Commission followed through Wednesday on the legislature’s directive to approve new, broader rules governing the use of sandbags to control erosion on N.C. beaches.
New Rules to Ease Sandbag Restrictions
The Coastal Resources Commission, despite objections, got busy Wednesday on the legislature’s mandate to loosen rules governing sandbags on N.C. beaches.
Groups Block Ocean Isle Permit Application
State regulators bowed Thursday to environmental groups protesting their decision to accept Ocean Isle Beach’s incomplete permit application for a terminal groin.
Effort to Secure Federal Help Begins
Now that FEMA officials have seen the beach damage at North Topsail Beach from the recent storm, the process for the town’s request for assistance has started.
Groups Blast Town’s Terminal Groin
The National Audubon Society says Holden Beach’s planned terminal groin will harm birds and wildlife and fail to stop erosion but town officials disagree.
Holden Beach Groin Study Out for Review
The Corps of Engineers recently released its draft environmental study and is seeking public comments on a proposed terminal groin project at Holden Beach.
Opponents: Terminal Groin Study Flawed
Those opposed to a planned terminal groin at Figure Eight Island say the environmental study for the project fails to fully consider its cumulative effects.
Senate Plan for ‘The Rocks’ Still Unknown
Officials want to know whether a Senate proposal calling for removal of “The Rocks” dam in the Cape Fear River will be part of the final budget agreement.
Dune Rule Kicks Up Sand in Topsail
Owners of lots in Topsail Beach where homes once stood are threatening to sue the town over rules meant to protect sand dunes and other homes from flooding.
The Rocky Path to Put Sand on N. Topsail Beach
Townsfolk, tourists aren’t complaining about the rocks pumped in with sand during a recent North Topsail Beach renourishment but more scrutiny may affect future projects.
Corps: No Hearing Needed for Groin Study
Newly revised plans call for a larger terminal groin in a new location at Figure Eight Island, but the Corps says no public hearing on the changes is needed.
Groin Project Threatens Tern Habitat
The least terns are back at Rich Inlet and Figure Eight Island, but environmentalists fear that a planned terminal groin threatens their future there.