When first considered 50 years ago, North Carolina’s Coastal Area Management Act was hotly controversial environmental legislation, and despite challenges past and present, it remains the state’s only attempt to forge a partnership for regional resource management.
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NCDEQ to kick of Coastal Area Management Act’s 50th
The state is kicking off its 50th anniversary celebration of the Coastal Area Management Act, or CAMA, as part of the Coastal Resources Commission’s February meeting in Wilmington.
Public comment period extended on proposed coastal rules
The Coastal Resources Commission is giving the public more time to submit written comments on a series of proposed temporary rules state coastal management officials say are critical in day-to-day operations.
Emergency coastal rules draw little notice during hearings
Few turned out for hearings the Division of Coastal Management held in Dare, Carteret and Onslow counties for the temporary replacements for “critical” protections Codifier of Rules Ashley B. Snyder — Sen. Phil Berger’s daughter — stripped from the books last year.
Dolan, Godfrey: Scientists proved Outer Banks are moving
Findings more than 50 years ago by coastal geologist Robert Dolan and husband-and-wife researchers Paul and Melinda Godfrey changed barrier island understanding and led the National Park Service to reverse longstanding policy.
Cahoon reelected Coastal Resources Commission chair
The 7-4 vote to reinstate Renee Cahoon came after new commission member Jordan Hennessy’s motion to delay a vote on the chair until after the entire board had been seated.
Coastal Resources Commission meets Thursday
The meeting is set for 9 a.m. at the Beaufort Hotel, 2440 Lennoxville Road. A public comment period is scheduled for 11:45 a.m.
