State and local law enforcement officials are reminding visitors to the Masonboro Island Reserve this coming holiday weekend to stay safe, be prepared and be respectful of the research and dedicated state nature preserve.
The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality’s Division of Coastal Management and the New Hanover County Sheriff’s Office urge the public to “act responsibly” while visiting the reserve through the July 4 weekend.
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“As you enjoy Masonboro Island or any of North Carolina’s Coastal Reserve or National Estuarine Research Reserve sites this July Fourth, we urge you to respect this unique natural habitat by practicing responsible recreation and leaving no trace,” Division of Coastal Management Director Tancred Miller said in a release. “Your care and cooperation are essential to protecting the island’s wildlife, research opportunities and preserving its beauty for future generations.”
Miller noted the division’s collaboration with the New Hanover County Sheriff’s Office, “which helps ensure the safety of visitors” to the reserve.
Visitors should not attempt to swim across Masonboro Inlet.
If you plan to visit any of the state’s reserve sites you are encouraged to review the visitors guidelines and safety information.
