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Rouzer’s bill loosening sand-mining rule clears US House
A bill introduced by Rep. David Rouzer would allow barely a handful of East Coast beach towns to continue using sand from federally protected coastal zones for their nourishment projects — a measure the Audubon Society opposes.
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Fifty Years of CAMA
Our focus on the 50th anniversary of North Carolina’s landmark Coastal Area Management Act: the policy, process, accomplishments, controversies and challenges — past and present.
News & Features
Oregon Inlet Fishing Center cuts ribbon for new building
The new, climate-resistant Oregon Inlet marina facility features a restaurant, dedicated charter reservation area, event space and stunning views.
Science
Proposed rules address possible Microcystis bloom sources
The Environmental Protection Agency is proposing revisions to nutrient discharge standards for meat and poultry processors’ wastewater, a potential source of mysterious blooms in the Cape Fear River a decade ago.
Commentary
How to hook up: Pink crustacean … sans white sport coat
Second in a series on bait selection: For fishing success, mullet is not the only live bait option — crabs and shrimp are a huge part of the diet of the fish we pursue.
Our Coast
Garden tips everyone in coastal North Carolina should know
Barbara W. Ellis’ new book “Container & Small-Space Gardening for the South: How to Grow Flowers & Food No Matter Where You Live,” offers guidance that can help gardeners challenged by even the sandiest coastal soils.
Sunset Beach a ‘sweet spot’ near Wilmington, Myrtle Beach
Unlike Outer Banks beaches, Sunset Beach is a relatively new attraction, having made a name for itself in the last 70 years.
Featured Photo
Sunscreen season arrives
An anole, freshly shed of its skin except the still-peeling tip of the nose, suns in a Beaufort agapanthus bed. For us creatures who don’t normally peel, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention advise that protection from the sun’s rays is important year-round, not just during the warmer months. Photo: Dylan Ray