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USLSS in NC: Whatever means necessary

By Jen Carlson Just after midnight on February 20, 1893, the north patrolman from the Little Kinnakeet LifeSaving ...

erosion

On the Water

Erosion exposes remnant petroleum contamination at Buxton FUDS; beach closure expanded due to petroleum odors

The National Park Service reported on Thursday morning, September 5, that “over the last 24-36 hours, several feet ...

funding

On the Water

Funding announced to help protect coastal habitats in North Carolina

In a move to combat climate change, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recently announced an award of ...

southport

On the Water

Southport-Fort Fisher ferry to suspend service September 6-7 for maintenance

The North Carolina Department of Transportation’s Southport-Fort Fisher ferry route will suspend service from Friday morning, September 6 ...

chaos

On the Water

USLSS in NC: Coolness amidst chaos

By Jen Carlson On September 26, 1896, three days after the steamer Fred’k De Bary stranded off shore ...

flounder

On the Water

Commercial flounder season set in Atlantic

On Friday, August 30, 2024, Kathy Rawls, director of the state’s Marine Fisheries, issued Proclamation FF-36-2024 proclaiming commercial ...

On the Water

Water quality swimming advisory lifted for soundside site in Dare County

State recreational water quality officials on August 27 lifted a water quality swimming advisory for a soundside swimming ...

amber

News

Shielded amber lights help protect wildlife

By Jennette’s Pier Staff Along the coastal Carolinas beach towns, parks and residential areas, there’s a building movement ...

News

Congressman proposed legislation addressing coastal erosion

Congressman Greg Murphy (NC-01) issued the following statement in response to the viral video of a Rodanthe house ...

flounder

On the Water

MFC asks to reopen southern flounder plan

Fisheries director aligns flounder regulations with WRC rules in joint fishing waters.  The N.C. Marine Fisheries Commission (MFC) ...

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