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Since ancient history, humans have used bulkhead structures or strategically-placed rocks to prevent flooding and control erosion. These methods are still common practice, despite more effective and sustainable alternatives to protecting shorelines. A local partnership is hoping to change that.
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The North Carolina Coastal Federation is seeking Ambassadors. Coastal Outreach Associate, Jessica Gray, is in charge of finding them.Listen above to hear…
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Ocean Isle Beach in Brunswick County is the second North Carolina municipality to receive a permit for a terminal groin since a long-standing ban was…
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The North Carolina Coastal Federation (NCCF) has created a way for folks to enjoy fresh air, exercise, and learn skills to help our ailing waterways all…
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It was just last month that Bald Head Island completed the installation of the first terminal groin in North Carolina since the state lifted the ban on…
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This broadcast of CoastLine originally aired on April 8, 2015. Keeping beautiful beaches beautiful, protecting homes and public infrastructure from an…
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This broadcast of CoastLine originally aired on March 11, 2015. Terminal groins are hardened structures designed to control the movement of sand and slow…
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This broadcast of CoastLine originally aired on February 11, 2015. Offshore oil and gas exploration: could it come to the North Carolina coast? Waters…
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This broadcast of CoastLine originally aired on November 19, 2014.The Special Use Permit is only about three years old in New Hanover County. Since its…
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Local Coastal Communities Come Closer to Terminal Groin Permitting; Environmentalists Raise ConcernsTerminal groins are hardened structures that jut into the ocean with the aim of preventing beach erosion. The construction of one is in progress, and…