State of the Coast Reports

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Coastal Report CardWhen he ran for his second term, President Ronald Regan asked voters: Are you better off today than you were four years ago? We can gauge the effectiveness of efforts to protect our coast by asking a similar question. Is our coast better off today than it was one year ago? Is it better off today than it was a decade ago? What about 50 years? SOC Paper: Mike Easley's "Comprehensive" Clean Water Plan Year In ReviewFour major goals were highlighted and distributed by the Coastal Federation in the 2000 State of the Coast Report. The goals were originally established to help citizens evaluate the effectiveness of our political leaders. Unfortunately, we've seen few tangible products from leadership so far. However, here's what the Coastal Federation, citizens and other environmental groups have accomplished over the past 12 months. Legislative Year In ReviewThe General Assembly made little progress on coastal (or other environmental) issues this year, pouring its energies instead into the state's budget problems. Call to Action Directory
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