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Coastal Management

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Crucial Wetlands at Risk

Coastal Management, Current ProjectsBy Stacia StrongAugust 14, 2024

A landmark decision by the U.S. Supreme Court in 2023 narrowed the federal definition of a wetland, resulting in drastic reductions in the protection of this critical ecosystem. Learn More about why these areas are so important

New River Inlet
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New River Inlet

Coastal ManagementBy Lauren ColonairAugust 18, 2020

The federation is actively following the proposed terminal groin at New River Inlet. Should the project move forward, property owners will be left with a long-term financial burden in an effort to control erosion.

New Hanover County Development Zones
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New Hanover Development Ordinance

Coastal ManagementBy Lauren ColonairMarch 11, 2020

Partners from across the County are working to provide our community with the opportunity for input to determine which heavy-manufacturing uses are compatible with the region’s economy, public health, natural assets and our unique quality of life. Will you join us? 

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Shallotte Inlet

Coastal ManagementBy Danielle HermanFebruary 9, 2017

Updates Background The issue The Town of Ocean Isle Beach has proposed to build an expensive 750-foot terminal groin at Shallotte Inlet as a way to control erosion. The North Carolina…

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Lockwood Folly Inlet

Coastal ManagementBy Danielle HermanJanuary 27, 2017

UPDATE: Holden Beach’s Board of Commissioners unanimously voted to revoke the town’s permit applications for a terminal groin on April 17. The Corps announced April 19 that it is no…

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Rich Inlet

Coastal ManagementBy Danielle HermanJanuary 27, 2017

Latest update: In November 2017, Figure Eight Island homeowners rejected funding a proposed terminal groin at the north end of the island near Rich Inlet, adding another roadblock to the…

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