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05.22.2013

Proposed Turtle Habitat Has Locals Worried

Some local governments say a federal plan to increase protection of loggerhead sea turtles is a threat to crucial beach re-nourishment, but the federal officials say the critics’ contentions are overblown. More…

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White Oak Marsh Cruises Begin This Week

05.19.2013The federation and Hammocks Beach State Park in Swansboro will begin their popular boat cruises through the marshes of the White Oak River on Tuesday. More…

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• Gray Seal makes rare appearance at Wrightsville Beach
• How Hitler's U-boats are still attacking us
• Nags Head beach project wins national award
• Do dolphins have ability to detect human cancer?
• Climate change study shows pace is slowing
• McCrory signs wind energy bill into law
• Rebuilding the coastline, but at what cost?

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• 05.21.2013
  

  Senate Budget Remakes Conservation Funds

  The proposed N.C. Senate budget closely mirrors Gov. Pat McCrory’s proposal in terms of overall dollars, but it contains a number of key distinctions in priorities, including a complete overhaul of the state’s conservation trust funds. More…
• 05.20.2013
  

  Our Coast: Shackleford Banks

  Wild horses are among the many natural attractions that make this preserved barrier island near Beaufort worth a visit. More…
• 05.17.2013
  

  How Much Freshwater Can a Swamp Take?

  That's the main question being asked about two proposed quarries that will dump almost 24 million gallons a day of freshwater into brackish, blackwater creeks. More…

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