Hatteras

Coastal Review September 1

The Coastal Resources Commission Science Panel's recently presented analysis and recommendations regarding proposed fixes for the Outer Banks' severe beach erosion were not the messages that commissioners opposed to the state ban on breakwaters and other hard structures on the…

Coastal Review August 26

A recent a rainstorm that one transportation engineer described as “an extreme circumstance” nearly impossible to plan for surprised even the most seasoned Outer Bankers when it closed N.C. Highway 12, although more weather like this is to be expected.

Coastal Review August 21

The longstanding state law banning permanent erosion control structures in an ocean shoreline was based on extensive studies and data documenting their detrimental effects and temporary protection, Dr. Reide Corbett said during a recent talk at Harkers Island.

Coastal Review August 19

Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Co. headquartered in Houston, Texas, is bringing in a second dredge, the Amelia Island, to join the Liberty Island on the Buxton beach nourishment project.

Coastal Review August 12

Elizabeth City, Emerald Isle, Manteo and Wilmington have been awarded funding for urban and community forestry projects through N.C. Forest Service's Urban and Community Forestry Financial Assistance Program.