Dare officials to host public meeting on Rodanthe erosion

Dare County residents and property owners will have an opportunity to meet with officials to discuss the erosion affecting Hatteras Island.

The meeting is scheduled for 6 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 18 in the Rodanthe-Waves-Salvo Community Building at 23646 N.C. 12 in Rodanthe, just south of Myrna Peters Road. To attend virtually, register online before the meeting.

Dare County Manager Bobby Outten will give an overview of the logistics and funding models that have made previous beach nourishment projects possible in the county, and discuss the challenges regarding funding and prioritizing newly established beach nourishment projects.

Following the presentation, there will be an opportunity for both in-person and virtual attendees to ask questions.

There will be a livestream option during the meeting on Dare County’s YouTube channel. The video will be available after the meeting.

The public can submit comments or questions to be addressed during the meeting by email to DareCountyPR@DareNC.com no later than Jan. 16.

More information about Rodanthe beach erosion is available on the county website.