Beach News
Overview
Beach News is a courtesy service provided by the Carteret County Shore Protection Office that furnishes on-line news relevant to the beaches of North Carolina with special emphasis to Carteret County. Please visit http://www.carteretcountync.gov/list.aspx if you wish to be added to or removed from the "Beach News" distribution list. Recent "Beach News" is provided below.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
BEACH NEWS for 2020
5/26/2020
Beach towns on Topsail Island have finished up beach renourishment projects
https://www.wect.com/2020/05/20/beach-towns-topsail-island-have-finished-up-beach-renourishment-projects/
Nesting loggerhead sea turtle found dead, likely hit by vehicle
https://www.thecoastlandtimes.com/2020/05/25/nesting-loggerhead-sea-turtle-found-dead-likely-hit-by-vehicle/
Flood maps approved by Southern Shores Planning Board
https://www.thecoastlandtimes.com/2020/05/24/flood-maps-approved-by-southern-shores-planning-board/
Town moves to condemn easements for future beach work (SC)
https://coastalobserver.com/town-moves-to-condemn-easements-for-future-beach-work/
Fixed for Failure: How flood insurance keeps dangerous homes standing in SC
https://www.postandcourier.com/rising-waters/fixed-for-failure-how-flood-insurance-keeps-dangerous-homes-standing-in-sc/article_851e6f74-42a4-11ea-9a58-076d6ef9355b.html
5/19/2020
Phase II Nourishment Beach Nourishment Complete – Dune Planting Underway
Carteret County Shore Protection Office Shorelines Newsletter (June 2020)
http://www.carteretcountync.gov/ArchiveCenter/ViewFile/Item/1339
Contractor completes dredging work in Atlantic Harbor
https://www.carolinacoastonline.com/news_times/article_7e49189a-95f4-11ea-ac8c-4fa41529f435.html
5/14/2020
DUNE PLANTING UPDATE. SCHEDULING/SEQUENCING. FRIENDLY REMINDER.
Post-Florence Renourishment Project (Phase II)
http://www.carteretcountync.gov/797/
Dredging at Hatteras Inlet to start soon
https://www.thecoastlandtimes.com/2020/05/14/dredging-at-hatteras-inlet-to-start-soon/
5/13/2020
Carteret County Beach Commission Meeting Agenda
May 18, 2020; Remote, Emerald Isle Board Room, 2 pm
http://www.carteretcountync.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05182020-1141
Southern Shores moves toward decision on beach nourishment
https://www.thecoastlandtimes.com/2020/05/10/southern-shores-moves-toward-decision-on-beach-nourishment/
Beach planting begins along the Crystal Coast
https://wcti12.com/news/local/beach-planting-begins-along-the-crystal-coast
Hatteras Inlet dredging could start this week
https://islandfreepress.org/outer-banks-news/hatteras-inlet-dredging-could-start-this-week/
Draft Finding of No Significant Impact for Oregon Inlet dredging available for public review
https://islandfreepress.org/outer-banks-driving-on-the-beach/draft-finding-of-no-significant-impact-for-oregon-inlet-dredging-available-for-public-review/
5/4/2020
‘Rustic’ Outer Banks cabins are slowly falling into the ocean. Can they be saved?
https://www.newsobserver.com/news/state/north-carolina/article242459741.html
Crews wrap up Pelletier Creek dredging
https://www.carolinacoastonline.com/news_times/article_851e1042-8bdd-11ea-9a6a-fbc445da4920.html
Contractor completes $28.2M nourishment project, moves to dune planting
https://www.carolinacoastonline.com/news_times/article_3d090ad8-8bdc-11ea-b37a-2fe98a6425c0.html
4/29/2020
PROJECT COMPLETE! AWESOME DRONE VIDEO! DUNE PLANTING STARTS NEXT WEEK!
Post-Florence Renourishment Project (Phase II)
http://www.carteretcountync.gov/797/
4/27/2020
<2,000 LINEAR FEET TO GO - FINISH LINE IS IN SIGHT
Post-Florence Renourishment Project (Phase II)
http://www.carteretcountync.gov/797/
POA seeks permits to build beach and dune at Litchfield (SC)
https://coastalobserver.com/poa-seeks-permits-to-build-beach-and-dune-at-litchfield/
Permits delayed, sea turtle monitors will keep their distance
https://coastalobserver.com/permits-delayed-sea-turtle-monitors-will-keep-their-distance/
Framework under development for sand projects for Cape Hatteras National Seashore
https://www.thecoastlandtimes.com/2020/04/25/framework-under-development-for-sand-projects-for-cape-hatteras-national-seashore/
Right whales: Lawsuit on protections could last for months
https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/right-whales-lawsuit-on-protections-could-last-for-months/2020/04/25/7f2e1684-8717-11ea-81a3-9690c9881111_story.html
4/23/2020
3,500 LINEAR FEET TO GO
Post-Florence Renourishment Project (Phase II)
http://www.carteretcountync.gov/797/
Gauges Added to Improve Flood Prediction
https://www.coastalreview.org/2020/04/gauges-added-to-improve-flood-prediction/
Work going well in Atlantic Harbor
https://www.carolinacoastonline.com/news_times/article_abc7cd96-84cb-11ea-9ec1-777029d0f0ce.html
Bay Head oceanfront homeowners lose appeal of land seized for dunes (NJ)
https://www.app.com/story/news/local/ocean-county/sandy-recovery/2020/04/22/bay-head-oceanfront-homeowners-lose-appeal-land-seized-dunes/2997215001/
4/20/2020
FLIPPING THE PIPE FOR THE LAST TIME; FINAL LEG
Post-Florence Renourishment Project (Phase II)
http://www.carteretcountync.gov/797/
Kitty Hawk requests feedback for continuance of MSD tax for beach nourishment
https://www.thecoastlandtimes.com/2020/04/14/kitty-hawk-requests-feedback-for-continuance-of-msd-tax-for-beach-nourishment/
Cape Hatteras National Seashore invites public participation in development of a sand management framework
https://www.thecoastlandtimes.com/2020/04/19/cape-hatteras-national-seashore-invites-public-participation-in-development-of-a-sand-management-framework/
$1.75 billion plan proposes flood wall encircling Charleston peninsula against sea rise
https://www.postandcourier.com/news/1-75-billion-plan-proposes-flood-wall-encircling-charleston-peninsula-against-sea-rise/article_1da35bd6-80dc-11ea-a07c-279e26d1510d.html
4/16/2020
BACK TO WORK AFTER THE STORM
Post-Florence Renourishment Project (Phase II)
http://www.carteretcountync.gov/797/
Legislative Error Wipes Out Bond Program
https://www.coastalreview.org/2020/04/legislative-error-wipes-out-bond-program/
Climate Change Turns the Tide on Waterfront Living
https://www.washingtonpost.com/magazine/2020/04/13/after-decades-waterfront-living-climate-change-is-forcing-communities-plan-their-retreat-coasts/
New sandbar near Cape Hatteras Lighthouse could grow into island
https://www.pilotonline.com/life/wildlife-nature/vp-nw-new-sandbar-20200414-n6xqeb5pyja73enmw3vilzowvm-story.html
Highly collectible seashells piling up on Outer Banks during coronavirus tourism ban
https://www.newsobserver.com/news/local/article242004936.html
4/13/2020
ELLIS ISLAND REFUELING – 6,800 LINEAR FEET REMAINING (OUT OF 49,900 TOTAL) WHEN WE START BACK TOMORROW
Post-Florence Renourishment Project (Phase II)
http://www.carteretcountync.gov/797/
DeBordieu loses bid to intervene in North Inlet suit (SC)
https://coastalobserver.com/debordieu-loses-bid-to-intervene-in-north-inlet-suit/
Cape Hatteras National Seashore invites public participation in development of a sediment management framework
https://islandfreepress.org/outer-banks-driving-on-the-beach/chns-invites-public-participation-in-development-of-a-sediment-management-framework/
4/9/2020
SALTER PATH COMPLETE – WEST EMERALD ISLE UNDERWAY
Post-Florence Renourishment Project (Phase II)
http://www.carteretcountync.gov/797/
Ports Completes Project To Bring In Larger Ships (NC)
http://www.wilmingtonbiz.com/maritime/2020/04/08/nc_ports_completes_project_to_bring_in_larger_ships/20212
4/6/2020
PINE KNOLL SHORES COMPLETED, SALTER PATH INITIATED, W. EMERALD ISLE TO BEGIN LATER THIS WEEK.
Post-Florence Renourishment Project (Phase II)
http://www.carteretcountync.gov/797/
Currituck County to study beach shoreline changes over next 3 years
https://www.pilotonline.com/news/vp-nw-beach-study-20200404-4i5w6ecin5ayzbe6vgpukfujfe-story.html
Closing the beaches: Who actually has the authority to do it?
https://portcitydaily.com/local-news/2020/04/06/closing-the-beaches-who-actually-has-the-authority-to-do-it/
4/2/2020
ALMOST COMPLETE IN PINE KNOLL SHORES - TRANSITION TO SALTER PATH TOMORROW
Post-Florence Renourishment Project (Phase II)
http://www.carteretcountync.gov/797/
Federal Judge Throws Out Challenge to CRC
https://www.coastalreview.org/2020/04/federal-judge-throws-out-challenge-to-crc/
Coastal low leaves sand, overwash on NC 12
https://www.thecoastlandtimes.com/2020/04/02/coastal-low-leaves-sand-overwash-on-nc-12/
3/30/2020
LAST FLIP IN PINE KNOLL SHORES - 3,500 LINEAR FEET TO GO BEFORE SALTER PATH
Post-Florence Renourishment Project (Phase II)
http://www.carteretcountync.gov/797/
Whales face more fatal ship collisions as waters warm
https://federalnewsnetwork.com/business-news/2020/03/whales-face-more-fatal-ship-collisions-as-waters-warm/
3/26/2020
ELLIS ISLAND CONTINUES WORKING; CLOSE TO THE HOME STRETCH IN PINE KNOLL SHORES
Post-Florence Renourishment Project (Phase II)
http://www.carteretcountync.gov/797/
County OKs contract for Atlantic Harbor project
https://www.carolinacoastonline.com/news_times/article_e4ccf662-6e1d-11ea-9550-abd2ff131553.html
3/23/2020
BOTH DREDGES WORKING UNTIL THE LIBERTY ISLAND DEPARTS TOMORROW
Post-Florence Renourishment Project (Phase II)
http://www.carteretcountync.gov/797/
With all that sand, a few gaps stand out
https://coastalobserver.com/with-all-that-sand-a-few-gaps-stand-out/
The Wilmington District, Corps of Engineers (Corps) received an application from the NCDOT-Ferry Division seeking Department of the Army authorization to dredge and perform maintenance on a 2.5-mile segment of the Hatteras-Ocracoke ferry route identified as Sloop Channel in Hyde County, North Carolina.
https://saw-reg.usace.army.mil/PN/2020/SAW-2020-00462-PN.PDF
Commentary: Seawall at DeBordieu sacrifices public property (SC)
https://www.postandcourier.com/opinion/commentary/commentary-seawall-at-debordieu-sacrifices-public-property/article_f758b3ba-6969-11ea-ab94-e3445a65a1af.html
3/19/2020
THE ELLIS ISLAND HAS ARRIVED; FLIPPING THE PIPE ON LINE 4 AND WORKING OFF LINE 5; SCHEDULE
Post-Florence Renourishment Project (Phase II)
http://www.carteretcountync.gov/797/
Project On to Finally Allow Elizabeth II to Sail
https://www.coastalreview.org/2020/03/project-on-to-finally-allow-elizabeth-ii-to-sail/
Brunswick Town site gets $2-million grant for stabilization
https://stateportpilot.com/news/article_29481840-694f-11ea-9596-0b0822cde364.html
3/16/2020
STARTING ON SUBMERGED PIPELINE LANDING #4 ("LINE 4")
Post-Florence Renourishment Project (Phase II)
http://www.carteretcountync.gov/797/
Corps Pulls Sunset Beach Dredge Application
https://www.coastalreview.org/2020/03/corps-pulls-sunset-beach-dredge-application/
3/12/2020
GREAT PROGRESS CONTINUES; ELLIS ISLAND TO START ON THE 19th; MORE DRONE PHOTOS; COVID-19
Post-Florence Renourishment Project (Phase II)
http://www.carteretcountync.gov/797/
Waterways Commission Make Adjustments to Move Forward with April Dredging
https://islandfreepress.org/outer-banks-news/waterways-commission-make-adjustments-to-move-forward-with-april-dredging/
More Heat, Floods, Storms ‘Virtually Certain’
https://www.coastalreview.org/2020/03/more-heat-floods-storms-virtually-certain/
Army Corps plan for Charleston flooding won’t include home buyouts
https://www.postandcourier.com/news/army-corps-plan-for-charleston-flooding-won-t-include-home/article_b531c0e8-63a7-11ea-a7e3-233b8eaa79c6.html
Charleston City Council OKs new construction height requirements in flood-prone areas
https://www.postandcourier.com/news/charleston-city-council-oks-new-construction-height-requirements-in-flood/article_c723d36e-6248-11ea-b197-33d5499f704e.html
3/9/2020
PKS ROUGHLY 25% COMPLETE (40% OVERALL).
Post-Florence Renourishment Project (Phase II)
http://www.carteretcountync.gov/797/
Building sunken breakwaters off SC coast to halt beach erosion has unclear future
https://www.postandcourier.com/news/building-sunken-breakwaters-off-sc-coast-to-halt-beach-erosion/article_be6690bc-5c90-11ea-8c47-43e4cfe838ed.html
Feasibility study for Avon Beach Nourishment moving forward
https://islandfreepress.org/outer-banks-news/feasibility-study-for-avon-beach-nourishment-moving-forward/
Kitty Hawk offshore wind project moving forward
https://obxtoday.com/top-stories/kitty-hawk-offshore-wind-project-moving-forward/
3/5/2020
GET READY FOR THE ELLIS ISLAND.
Post-Florence Renourishment Project (Phase II)
http://www.carteretcountync.gov/797/
County gets state permit for Atlantic Harbor dredging project
http://www.carolinacoastonline.com/news_times/article_a7c75bbc-5e56-11ea-81ac-1b54fe6cbece.html
3/2/2020
REACH 10 COMPLETED. PUMPING OFF LINE 3 IN PINE KNOLL SHORES.
Post-Florence Renourishment Project (Phase II)
http://www.carteretcountync.gov/797/
Judge rules for Hovey: Duck beach access is public
https://www.outerbanksvoice.com/2020/02/29/judge-rules-for-hovey-duck-beach-access-is-public/
Flood maps don't keep pace with intensifying disasters
Thomas Frank, E&E News reporter, February 28, 2020
The Federal Emergency Management Agency yesterday acknowledged shortcomings in its program to create flood maps for the nation, saying that many of them are old and possibly inaccurate. Michael Grimm, FEMA assistant administrator for risk management, told a congressional hearing that the agency's flood-mapping program, which helps communities steer development away from flood-prone areas, faces a number of problems as flooding increases because of climate change. "There are certain things we have not been able to directly attack," Grimm told members of the House Science, Space and Technology Committee. FEMA's flood maps show the properties in each community that are inside a high-risk flood zone, which means they have a 1% chance of being flooded every year. FEMA requires owners of the high-risk properties to have flood insurance if they have a federally backed mortgage on the property.
The maps "have done a poor job" identifying areas at risk of flooding, said Rep. Paul Tonko (D-N.Y.).
"About three times as many people live in serious flood risk as are shown on maps," he said. "We must improve our flood maps for the sake of American homeowners, business owners and investment."
Among the problems:
• FEMA has for decades prioritized creating maps for the most populated parts of the United States, where flooding would cause the most damage. "The unfortunate consequence is that areas of potential future development remain unmapped," Grimm said.
• Roughly 3,300 of 22,000 communities have flood maps that are more than 15 years old. The maps might be inaccurate, because development and other land use changes over time can increase flood risk in areas thought to be safe from flooding.
• Because flood maps show only whether an area is inside or outside a high-risk flood zone, the maps "may give a false impression to communities outside of the [flood zone] that they have little to no flood risk," Grimm said. Many communities outside the high-risk flood zone have experienced substantial flooding in recent years, particularly communities in Texas that were drenched when Hurricane Harvey dumped record rainfall in 2017.
• Although federal law requires FEMA to review flood maps every five years to certify them as current, the process of developing new maps takes so long — seven years on average — that newly approved maps are often out of date. "Maps have technically expired by the time they are approved and publicly available," Grimm said.
FEMA is looking at developing maps that provide "graduated flood risk analyses" and "a more nuanced set of information" to better understand potential flood damage both inside and outside high-risk flood zones, Grimm said. Grimm's testimony came as President Trump has proposed cutting FEMA's mapping budget to $100 million in fiscal 2021, from $263 million in this fiscal year. Congress has ignored Trump's previous proposals to cut federal spending for flood mapping and shift costs to states. Chad Berginnis, executive director of the Association of State Floodplain Managers, testified yesterday that Congress should allocate at least $600 million a year for FEMA flood mapping. "This gap in data is contributing significantly to the increasing flood losses in the nation," Berginnis said, referring to shortcomings in flood maps. A recent association report says it will cost $3.2 billion to $11.8 billion for FEMA to create flood maps for the entire country and that updating the maps will cost $107 million to $480 million a year. The parts of the country without flood maps are mostly in the Great Plains and Rocky Mountain West (Climatewire, Feb. 27).
In response to questioning by Tonko, Grimm acknowledged climate change — a departure from other FEMA officials who have avoided publicly answering lawmakers' queries about the effects of rising temperatures.
"Absolutely, the climate is changing," Grimm said. "FEMA is addressing climate in our program areas." Mark Osler, NOAA's senior adviser for coastal inundation and resilience, told Tonko that "one of NOAA's core missions is to research and monitor climate." "How does that not percolate to the top of the executive branch?" Tonko replied. "If we have climate impacting a lot of this mapping and data assimilation, why do we not accept the concept of climate change?" Grimm and Osler were silent for five seconds. Grasping their reticence, Tonko ended his questioning, saying, "OK, I yield back."
2/27/2020
WE'RE IN PINE KNOLL SHORES
Post-Florence Renourishment Project (Phase II)
http://www.carteretcountync.gov/797/
Myrtle Beach leaders throw support behind bill to provide beach renourishment funding
https://www.wmbfnews.com/2020/02/25/myrtle-beach-leaders-throw-support-behind-bill-provide-beach-renourishment-funding/
2/24/2020
WE’VE FLIPPED; 1,500 FEET MORE TO AB/PKS BOUNDARY
Post-Florence Renourishment Project (Phase II)
http://www.carteretcountync.gov/797/
Deal with Corps offers town future beach funds (SC)
https://coastalobserver.com/deal-with-corps-offers-town-future-beach-funds/
NCDOT begins Ocracoke sandbag project
https://www.thecoastlandtimes.com/2020/02/20/ncdot-begins-ocracoke-sandbag-project/
POA will gather property records to put county on notice of restrictions (SC)
https://coastalobserver.com/poa-will-gather-property-records-to-put-county-on-notice-of-restrictions/
Beach nourishment project continues in Atlantic Beach
http://www.carolinacoastonline.com/news_times/article_84a17bbc-54e8-11ea-987d-2b6bc181326d.html
2/20/2020
LEAPFROGGING; PUMPING BACK TOWARDS THE EAST OFF THE 2nd SUBMERGED PIPELINE
Post-Florence Renourishment Project (Phase II)
http://www.carteretcountync.gov/797/
County to dredge pair of waterways
http://www.carolinacoastonline.com/news_times/article_2d0b5ede-52ab-11ea-b8fa-cb6e2acd362d.html
NCDOT to place sandbags on N.C. 12 at north end
https://ocracokeobserver.com/2020/02/19/ncdot-to-place-sandbags-on-n-c-12-at-north-end/
CRC Grants Variance On Jinks Creek Project
https://www.coastalreview.org/2020/02/crc-grants-variance-on-jinks-creek-project/
2/17/2020
AWESOME PROGRESS, 2nd SUBMERGED PIPELINE SET
Post-Florence Renourishment Project (Phase II)
http://www.carteretcountync.gov/797/
Beach Projects Help But Choices Lie Ahead
https://www.coastalreview.org/2020/02/beach-projects-help-but-choices-lie-ahead/
Sandbridge’s $20 million beach replenishment project to begin
http://www.pilotonline.com/news/environment/vp-nw-sandbridge-beach-0214-20200216-jrg5xwmrqjf7lnetbxmt7d7u3a-story.html
Long a holdout, Currituck County to study beach nourishment
https://www.outerbanksvoice.com/2020/02/16/long-a-holdout-currituck-county-to-study-beach-nourishment/
Army Corps spiffing up Rudee Inlet ahead of dredging project
https://www.pilotonline.com/news/environment/vp-nw-rudee-inlet-dock-0212-20200214-etzepdqc5nhlzkbrl64onwdrfm-story.html
Buxton Meeting Highlights Concerns with New-in-2020 Flood Maps
https://islandfreepress.org/outer-banks-news/buxton-meeting-highlights-concerns-with-new-in-2020-flood-maps/
2/14/2020
PIPE FLIPPED AT 1st SUBMERGED PIPELINE LANDING (HEADING WEST NOW)
Post-Florence Renourishment Project (Phase II)
http://www.carteretcountync.gov/797/
Avon takes a step forward towards a potential beach nourishment project
https://islandfreepress.org/outer-banks-news/avon-takes-a-step-forward-towards-a-potential-beach-nourishment-project/
Town Approves Moving Forward On Study To Extend Beach Nourishment
http://www.islandgazette.net/news-18/index.php/top-stories/item/9061-town-approves-moving-forward-on-study-to-extend-beach-nourishment
State Extends Time For Input On New IHAs
https://www.coastalreview.org/2020/02/state-extends-time-for-input-on-new-ihas/
Renourishment a go for prized SC rookery Crab Bank in Charleston Harbor
https://www.postandcourier.com/news/renourishment-a-go-for-prized-sc-rookery-crab-bank-in/article_644e861a-4c15-11ea-a7a2-0b6fa7c9f203.html
2/10/2020
NICE PROGRESS
Post-Florence Renourishment Project (Phase II)
http://www.carteretcountync.gov/797/
A long-awaited Hunting Island beach project began this week. Here’s what you’ll see
https://www.islandpacket.com/news/local/article239945788.html
2/8/2020
PROJECT START!
Post-Florence Renourishment Project (Phase II)
http://www.carteretcountync.gov/797/
Dredging has started, beach project underway
http://www.carolinacoastonline.com/news_times/article_22de87aa-49f1-11ea-a333-1bca8d7fafde.html
Sunset Beach wants exception to state regulations to dredge man-made canals, Jinks Creek
https://portcitydaily.com/local-news/2020/02/06/sunset-beach-wants-exception-to-state-regulations-to-dredge-man-made-canals-jinks-creek/
2/5/2020
LIBERTY ISLAND IS HERE; COULD START TOMORROW OR SATURDAY
Post-Florence Renourishment Project (Phase II)
http://www.carteretcountync.gov/797/
Carteret County Beach Commission Meeting Agenda
February 11, 2020; Pine Knoll Shores Town Hall, 2 pm
Duck looks at flood damage prevention ordinance
https://www.thecoastlandtimes.com/2020/02/04/duck-looks-at-flood-damage-prevention-ordinance/
Duck beach access case delayed
https://www.outerbanksvoice.com/2020/02/04/duck-beach-access-case-delayed/
2/3/2020
Latest Bogue Banks nourishment project begins
http://www.carolinacoastonline.com/news_times/article_cd06c304-446b-11ea-b238-d3beba7e9846.html
As SC island homes fall into ocean, owners behind them wonder if they’re next
https://www.postandcourier.com/news/as-sc-island-homes-fall-into-ocean-owners-behind-them/article_7e986a32-30c6-11ea-9ac3-d78c896d1fcd.html
County looks to dredge Old Ferry Channel
http://www.carolinacoastonline.com/news_times/article_69cb3396-4539-11ea-885f-a75dc323a083.html
Big flooding fixes coming for vulnerable Eastern Shore Drive in Virginia Beach
https://www.pilotonline.com/news/environment/vp-nw-virginia-beach-shore-drive-flooding-20200202-5jrt2cbx2jcl7nup5fw6d7zj4i-story.html
Editorial: Don’t weaken South Carolina’s beachfront laws
https://www.postandcourier.com/opinion/editorials/editorial-don-t-weaken-south-carolina-s-beachfront-laws/article_43228d5a-4446-11ea-8747-9f4d3afd1bbb.html
1/31/2020
SC beach building boundaries would stop at existing houses under new bill
https://www.postandcourier.com/news/sc-beach-building-boundaries-would-stop-at-existing-houses-under/article_2aa2f446-4148-11ea-853f-e7add39b92ec.html
State asserts public right to North Inlet marshes (SC)
https://coastalobserver.com/state-asserts-public-right-to-north-inlet-marshes/
Surf City to vote on extending berm to all oceanfront properties, $237m Corps project hits planning phase
https://portcitydaily.com/local-news/2020/01/30/surf-city-to-vote-on-extending-berm-to-all-oceanfront-properties-corps-project-hits-planning-phase/
Report Details Increasing Climate Threats
https://www.coastalreview.org/2020/01/report-details-increasing-climate-threats/
PUBLIC NOTICE - The Wilmington District, Corps of Engineers (Corps) received an application from the Town of Surf City seeking Department of the Army authorization to perform excavation of Banks Channel, and place approximately 1.6 million cubic yards of sand along the oceanfront shoreline, associated with a beach nourishment project in Surf City, in Pender and Onslow Counties, North Carolina.
https://saw-reg.usace.army.mil/PN/2019/SAW-2019-00658-PN.pdf
1/29/2020
PIPELINE ARRIVING; SUBMERGED LINE SET; LOOKING TO START NEXT WEEK
Post-Florence Renourishment Project (Phase II)
http://www.carteretcountync.gov/797/
Sunset Beach Threatens to Take $1.2M Lot
https://www.coastalreview.org/2020/01/sunset-beach-threatens-to-take-1-2m-lot/
How will rising seas, harsher storms affect Beaufort, SC? Hear what experts say
https://www.islandpacket.com/news/local/community/beaufort-news/article239599023.html
Nourished beaches provide good return on investment
http://www.carolinacoastonline.com/news_times/opinions/editorials/article_dc748500-422d-11ea-af08-b72f980d0f31.html
1/27/2020
Dredging for dollars: $144M in Bogue Banks nourishment essential to maintaining beaches
http://www.carolinacoastonline.com/news_times/article_8eeb4874-3fc0-11ea-9927-f78ba03467fc.html
Southern Shores ponders town-wide beach project
https://www.outerbanksvoice.com/2020/01/22/southern-shores-ponders-first-town-wide-beach-project/
Funding Available For Study To Extend Beach Nourishment
http://www.islandgazette.net/news-18/index.php/top-stories/item/9028-funding-available-for-study-to-extend-beach-nourishment
Grain by grain, Briarcliffe Acres tries to restore dunes lost to hurricanes (SC)
https://wpde.com/news/local/grain-by-grain-briarcliffe-acres-tries-to-restore-dunes-lost-to-hurricanes
New Dare Flood Maps Misrepresent Risk
https://www.coastalreview.org/2020/01/new-dare-flood-maps-misrepresent-risk/
Town Council Hears Freeman Park Update
http://www.islandgazette.net/news-18/index.php/top-stories/item/9026-town-council-hears-freeman-park-update
New FEMA Flood Zone map brings changes to Onslow
https://www.jdnews.com/news/20200126/new-fema-flood-zone-map-brings-changes-to-onslow
KDH tries new approach to event homes
https://www.outerbanksvoice.com/2020/01/23/kdh-tries-new-approach-to-event-homes/
1/22/2020
IRON STEAMER WILL SERVE AS STAGING AREA, STILL LOOKING AT 1st WEEK of FEBRUARY
Post-Florence Renourishment Project (Phase II)
http://www.carteretcountync.gov/797/
NC 12, Channel Shoaling Concerns Escalate
https://www.coastalreview.org/2020/01/nc-12-channel-shoaling-concerns-escalate/
Wind-blown sand on section of NC 12
https://www.thecoastlandtimes.com/2020/01/22/wind-blown-sand-on-section-of-nc-12/
Bald Head Gets $3M for Sand Project
https://www.coastalreview.org/2020/01/bald-head-gets-3m-for-sand-project/
Ghost worms that feed migrating SC birds threatened by pace of beach renourishment
https://www.postandcourier.com/news/ghost-worms-that-feed-migrating-sc-birds-threatened-by-pace/article_a7dc5152-323c-11ea-8b5c-3bf692a74d39.html
Nearly 100 Cold-Stunned Sea Turtles Rescued After Recent Cold Spell
https://islandfreepress.org/outer-banks-news/nearly-100-cold-stunned-sea-turtles-rescued-after-recent-cold-spell/
1/20/2020
Shifting Sands: Using Taxes to Build the Best Beaches
Kitty Hawk agrees to proposal for post-Dorian beach survey and analysis
Federal disaster relief is being wasted on NC beaches
1/17/2020
Rule Change May Threaten Coastal Areas
https://www.coastalreview.org/2020/01/rule-change-may-threaten-coastal-areas/
SC senators push laser mapping to better plan for flooding
Currituck dune vegetation program now accepting applications
As beach work moves north, town presses to reopen access
Virginia Beach will need to spend billions of dollars to battle sea level rise, says new city report
Long-Stalled Dredging at Hatteras Inlet Scheduled for Late January
There’s never been federal funding available for these 2 NC beaches. Until now.
Corps Funds Bogue, Topsail Sand Projects
ACE funds county beach master plan
1/13/2020
Beach project is a "go" for the first week in February
http://www.carolinacoastonline.com/news_times/article_c7ec74c8-33ee-11ea-bf14-5b2dccc27680.html
First phase of Pawleys Island beach renourishment nears completion
Administration sued for failing to protect green sea turtles from climate change
1/8/2020
PRE-CONSTRUCTION MEETING, LOGISTICAL NOTES, 1st WEEK of FEBRUARY START
Post-Florence Renourishment Project (Phase II)
http://www.carteretcountync.gov/797/
Dare officials concerned about FEMA flood maps
https://www.outerbanksvoice.com/2020/01/07/dare-officials-concerned-about-fema-flood-maps/
Coastal Research: One Town’s Septic Risks
https://www.coastalreview.org/2020/01/coastal-research-one-towns-septic-risks/
1/3/2020
Inlets cut by Dorian fill back in
http://www.carolinacoastonline.com/news_times/article_d767d202-2bfc-11ea-9b55-4fe1988aa38d.html
Dune clearing at North Litchfield lots raises questions
https://coastalobserver.com/dune-clearing-at-north-litchfield-lots-raises-questions/
Fort Macon accepts natural Christmas trees
http://www.carolinacoastonline.com/news_times/article_4ccf3612-2da0-11ea-b570-8bf76d0c2463.html
Give Natural Christmas Trees a Second Life
https://www.coastalreview.org/2020/01/live-christmas-trees-can-have-second-life/
Parks, beaches put Christmas trees to use to restore dunes
https://www.jdnews.com/news/20200102/parks-beaches-put-christmas-trees-to-use-to-restore-dunes
5/26/2020
Beach towns on Topsail Island have finished up beach renourishment projects
https://www.wect.com/2020/05/20/beach-towns-topsail-island-have-finished-up-beach-renourishment-projects/
Nesting loggerhead sea turtle found dead, likely hit by vehicle
https://www.thecoastlandtimes.com/2020/05/25/nesting-loggerhead-sea-turtle-found-dead-likely-hit-by-vehicle/
Flood maps approved by Southern Shores Planning Board
https://www.thecoastlandtimes.com/2020/05/24/flood-maps-approved-by-southern-shores-planning-board/
Town moves to condemn easements for future beach work (SC)
https://coastalobserver.com/town-moves-to-condemn-easements-for-future-beach-work/
Fixed for Failure: How flood insurance keeps dangerous homes standing in SC
https://www.postandcourier.com/rising-waters/fixed-for-failure-how-flood-insurance-keeps-dangerous-homes-standing-in-sc/article_851e6f74-42a4-11ea-9a58-076d6ef9355b.html
5/19/2020
Phase II Nourishment Beach Nourishment Complete – Dune Planting UnderwayCarteret County Shore Protection Office Shorelines Newsletter (June 2020)
http://www.carteretcountync.gov/ArchiveCenter/ViewFile/Item/1339
Contractor completes dredging work in Atlantic Harbor
https://www.carolinacoastonline.com/news_times/article_7e49189a-95f4-11ea-ac8c-4fa41529f435.html
DUNE PLANTING UPDATE. SCHEDULING/SEQUENCING. FRIENDLY REMINDER.
Post-Florence Renourishment Project (Phase II)
http://www.carteretcountync.gov/797/
Dredging at Hatteras Inlet to start soon
https://www.thecoastlandtimes.com/2020/05/14/dredging-at-hatteras-inlet-to-start-soon/
Carteret County Beach Commission Meeting Agenda
May 18, 2020; Remote, Emerald Isle Board Room, 2 pm
http://www.carteretcountync.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05182020-1141
Southern Shores moves toward decision on beach nourishment
https://www.thecoastlandtimes.com/2020/05/10/southern-shores-moves-toward-decision-on-beach-nourishment/
Beach planting begins along the Crystal Coast
https://wcti12.com/news/local/beach-planting-begins-along-the-crystal-coast
Hatteras Inlet dredging could start this week
https://islandfreepress.org/outer-banks-news/hatteras-inlet-dredging-could-start-this-week/
Draft Finding of No Significant Impact for Oregon Inlet dredging available for public review
https://islandfreepress.org/outer-banks-driving-on-the-beach/draft-finding-of-no-significant-impact-for-oregon-inlet-dredging-available-for-public-review/
‘Rustic’ Outer Banks cabins are slowly falling into the ocean. Can they be saved?
https://www.newsobserver.com/news/state/north-carolina/article242459741.html
Crews wrap up Pelletier Creek dredging
https://www.carolinacoastonline.com/news_times/article_851e1042-8bdd-11ea-9a6a-fbc445da4920.html
Contractor completes $28.2M nourishment project, moves to dune planting
https://www.carolinacoastonline.com/news_times/article_3d090ad8-8bdc-11ea-b37a-2fe98a6425c0.html
PROJECT COMPLETE! AWESOME DRONE VIDEO! DUNE PLANTING STARTS NEXT WEEK!
Post-Florence Renourishment Project (Phase II)
http://www.carteretcountync.gov/797/
4/27/2020
<2,000 LINEAR FEET TO GO - FINISH LINE IS IN SIGHT
Post-Florence Renourishment Project (Phase II)
http://www.carteretcountync.gov/797/
POA seeks permits to build beach and dune at Litchfield (SC)
https://coastalobserver.com/poa-seeks-permits-to-build-beach-and-dune-at-litchfield/
Permits delayed, sea turtle monitors will keep their distance
https://coastalobserver.com/permits-delayed-sea-turtle-monitors-will-keep-their-distance/
Framework under development for sand projects for Cape Hatteras National Seashore
https://www.thecoastlandtimes.com/2020/04/25/framework-under-development-for-sand-projects-for-cape-hatteras-national-seashore/
Right whales: Lawsuit on protections could last for months
https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/right-whales-lawsuit-on-protections-could-last-for-months/2020/04/25/7f2e1684-8717-11ea-81a3-9690c9881111_story.html
4/23/2020
3,500 LINEAR FEET TO GO
Post-Florence Renourishment Project (Phase II)
http://www.carteretcountync.gov/797/
Gauges Added to Improve Flood Prediction
https://www.coastalreview.org/2020/04/gauges-added-to-improve-flood-prediction/
Work going well in Atlantic Harbor
https://www.carolinacoastonline.com/news_times/article_abc7cd96-84cb-11ea-9ec1-777029d0f0ce.html
Bay Head oceanfront homeowners lose appeal of land seized for dunes (NJ)
https://www.app.com/story/news/local/ocean-county/sandy-recovery/2020/04/22/bay-head-oceanfront-homeowners-lose-appeal-land-seized-dunes/2997215001/
FLIPPING THE PIPE FOR THE LAST TIME; FINAL LEG
Post-Florence Renourishment Project (Phase II)
http://www.carteretcountync.gov/797/
Kitty Hawk requests feedback for continuance of MSD tax for beach nourishment
https://www.thecoastlandtimes.com/2020/04/14/kitty-hawk-requests-feedback-for-continuance-of-msd-tax-for-beach-nourishment/
Cape Hatteras National Seashore invites public participation in development of a sand management framework
https://www.thecoastlandtimes.com/2020/04/19/cape-hatteras-national-seashore-invites-public-participation-in-development-of-a-sand-management-framework/
$1.75 billion plan proposes flood wall encircling Charleston peninsula against sea rise
https://www.postandcourier.com/news/1-75-billion-plan-proposes-flood-wall-encircling-charleston-peninsula-against-sea-rise/article_1da35bd6-80dc-11ea-a07c-279e26d1510d.html
BACK TO WORK AFTER THE STORM
Post-Florence Renourishment Project (Phase II)
http://www.carteretcountync.gov/797/
Legislative Error Wipes Out Bond Program
https://www.coastalreview.org/2020/04/legislative-error-wipes-out-bond-program/
Climate Change Turns the Tide on Waterfront Living
https://www.washingtonpost.com/magazine/2020/04/13/after-decades-waterfront-living-climate-change-is-forcing-communities-plan-their-retreat-coasts/
New sandbar near Cape Hatteras Lighthouse could grow into island
https://www.pilotonline.com/life/wildlife-nature/vp-nw-new-sandbar-20200414-n6xqeb5pyja73enmw3vilzowvm-story.html
Highly collectible seashells piling up on Outer Banks during coronavirus tourism ban
https://www.newsobserver.com/news/local/article242004936.html
ELLIS ISLAND REFUELING – 6,800 LINEAR FEET REMAINING (OUT OF 49,900 TOTAL) WHEN WE START BACK TOMORROW
Post-Florence Renourishment Project (Phase II)
http://www.carteretcountync.gov/797/
DeBordieu loses bid to intervene in North Inlet suit (SC)
https://coastalobserver.com/debordieu-loses-bid-to-intervene-in-north-inlet-suit/
Cape Hatteras National Seashore invites public participation in development of a sediment management framework
https://islandfreepress.org/outer-banks-driving-on-the-beach/chns-invites-public-participation-in-development-of-a-sediment-management-framework/
SALTER PATH COMPLETE – WEST EMERALD ISLE UNDERWAY
Post-Florence Renourishment Project (Phase II)
http://www.carteretcountync.gov/797/
Ports Completes Project To Bring In Larger Ships (NC)
http://www.wilmingtonbiz.com/maritime/2020/04/08/nc_ports_completes_project_to_bring_in_larger_ships/20212
4/6/2020
PINE KNOLL SHORES COMPLETED, SALTER PATH INITIATED, W. EMERALD ISLE TO BEGIN LATER THIS WEEK.
Post-Florence Renourishment Project (Phase II)
http://www.carteretcountync.gov/797/
Currituck County to study beach shoreline changes over next 3 years
https://www.pilotonline.com/news/vp-nw-beach-study-20200404-4i5w6ecin5ayzbe6vgpukfujfe-story.html
Closing the beaches: Who actually has the authority to do it?
https://portcitydaily.com/local-news/2020/04/06/closing-the-beaches-who-actually-has-the-authority-to-do-it/
ALMOST COMPLETE IN PINE KNOLL SHORES - TRANSITION TO SALTER PATH TOMORROW
Post-Florence Renourishment Project (Phase II)
http://www.carteretcountync.gov/797/
Federal Judge Throws Out Challenge to CRC
https://www.coastalreview.org/2020/04/federal-judge-throws-out-challenge-to-crc/
Coastal low leaves sand, overwash on NC 12
https://www.thecoastlandtimes.com/2020/04/02/coastal-low-leaves-sand-overwash-on-nc-12/
LAST FLIP IN PINE KNOLL SHORES - 3,500 LINEAR FEET TO GO BEFORE SALTER PATH
Post-Florence Renourishment Project (Phase II)
http://www.carteretcountync.gov/797/
Whales face more fatal ship collisions as waters warm
https://federalnewsnetwork.com/business-news/2020/03/whales-face-more-fatal-ship-collisions-as-waters-warm/
ELLIS ISLAND CONTINUES WORKING; CLOSE TO THE HOME STRETCH IN PINE KNOLL SHORES
Post-Florence Renourishment Project (Phase II)
http://www.carteretcountync.gov/797/
County OKs contract for Atlantic Harbor project
https://www.carolinacoastonline.com/news_times/article_e4ccf662-6e1d-11ea-9550-abd2ff131553.html
BOTH DREDGES WORKING UNTIL THE LIBERTY ISLAND DEPARTS TOMORROW
Post-Florence Renourishment Project (Phase II)
http://www.carteretcountync.gov/797/
With all that sand, a few gaps stand out
https://coastalobserver.com/with-all-that-sand-a-few-gaps-stand-out/
The Wilmington District, Corps of Engineers (Corps) received an application from the NCDOT-Ferry Division seeking Department of the Army authorization to dredge and perform maintenance on a 2.5-mile segment of the Hatteras-Ocracoke ferry route identified as Sloop Channel in Hyde County, North Carolina.
https://saw-reg.usace.army.mil/PN/2020/SAW-2020-00462-PN.PDF
Commentary: Seawall at DeBordieu sacrifices public property (SC)
https://www.postandcourier.com/opinion/commentary/commentary-seawall-at-debordieu-sacrifices-public-property/article_f758b3ba-6969-11ea-ab94-e3445a65a1af.html
THE ELLIS ISLAND HAS ARRIVED; FLIPPING THE PIPE ON LINE 4 AND WORKING OFF LINE 5; SCHEDULE
Post-Florence Renourishment Project (Phase II)
http://www.carteretcountync.gov/797/
Project On to Finally Allow Elizabeth II to Sail
https://www.coastalreview.org/2020/03/project-on-to-finally-allow-elizabeth-ii-to-sail/
Brunswick Town site gets $2-million grant for stabilization
https://stateportpilot.com/news/article_29481840-694f-11ea-9596-0b0822cde364.html
STARTING ON SUBMERGED PIPELINE LANDING #4 ("LINE 4")
Post-Florence Renourishment Project (Phase II)
http://www.carteretcountync.gov/797/
Corps Pulls Sunset Beach Dredge Application
https://www.coastalreview.org/2020/03/corps-pulls-sunset-beach-dredge-application/
GREAT PROGRESS CONTINUES; ELLIS ISLAND TO START ON THE 19th; MORE DRONE PHOTOS; COVID-19
Post-Florence Renourishment Project (Phase II)
http://www.carteretcountync.gov/797/
Waterways Commission Make Adjustments to Move Forward with April Dredging
https://islandfreepress.org/outer-banks-news/waterways-commission-make-adjustments-to-move-forward-with-april-dredging/
More Heat, Floods, Storms ‘Virtually Certain’
https://www.coastalreview.org/2020/03/more-heat-floods-storms-virtually-certain/
Army Corps plan for Charleston flooding won’t include home buyouts
https://www.postandcourier.com/news/army-corps-plan-for-charleston-flooding-won-t-include-home/article_b531c0e8-63a7-11ea-a7e3-233b8eaa79c6.html
Charleston City Council OKs new construction height requirements in flood-prone areas
https://www.postandcourier.com/news/charleston-city-council-oks-new-construction-height-requirements-in-flood/article_c723d36e-6248-11ea-b197-33d5499f704e.html
PKS ROUGHLY 25% COMPLETE (40% OVERALL).
Post-Florence Renourishment Project (Phase II)
http://www.carteretcountync.gov/797/
Building sunken breakwaters off SC coast to halt beach erosion has unclear future
https://www.postandcourier.com/news/building-sunken-breakwaters-off-sc-coast-to-halt-beach-erosion/article_be6690bc-5c90-11ea-8c47-43e4cfe838ed.html
Feasibility study for Avon Beach Nourishment moving forward
https://islandfreepress.org/outer-banks-news/feasibility-study-for-avon-beach-nourishment-moving-forward/
Kitty Hawk offshore wind project moving forward
https://obxtoday.com/top-stories/kitty-hawk-offshore-wind-project-moving-forward/
GET READY FOR THE ELLIS ISLAND.
Post-Florence Renourishment Project (Phase II)
http://www.carteretcountync.gov/797/
County gets state permit for Atlantic Harbor dredging project
http://www.carolinacoastonline.com/news_times/article_a7c75bbc-5e56-11ea-81ac-1b54fe6cbece.html
REACH 10 COMPLETED. PUMPING OFF LINE 3 IN PINE KNOLL SHORES.
Post-Florence Renourishment Project (Phase II)
http://www.carteretcountync.gov/797/
Judge rules for Hovey: Duck beach access is public
https://www.outerbanksvoice.com/2020/02/29/judge-rules-for-hovey-duck-beach-access-is-public/
Flood maps don't keep pace with intensifying disasters
Thomas Frank, E&E News reporter, February 28, 2020
The Federal Emergency Management Agency yesterday acknowledged shortcomings in its program to create flood maps for the nation, saying that many of them are old and possibly inaccurate. Michael Grimm, FEMA assistant administrator for risk management, told a congressional hearing that the agency's flood-mapping program, which helps communities steer development away from flood-prone areas, faces a number of problems as flooding increases because of climate change. "There are certain things we have not been able to directly attack," Grimm told members of the House Science, Space and Technology Committee. FEMA's flood maps show the properties in each community that are inside a high-risk flood zone, which means they have a 1% chance of being flooded every year. FEMA requires owners of the high-risk properties to have flood insurance if they have a federally backed mortgage on the property.
The maps "have done a poor job" identifying areas at risk of flooding, said Rep. Paul Tonko (D-N.Y.).
"About three times as many people live in serious flood risk as are shown on maps," he said. "We must improve our flood maps for the sake of American homeowners, business owners and investment."
Among the problems:
• FEMA has for decades prioritized creating maps for the most populated parts of the United States, where flooding would cause the most damage. "The unfortunate consequence is that areas of potential future development remain unmapped," Grimm said.
• Roughly 3,300 of 22,000 communities have flood maps that are more than 15 years old. The maps might be inaccurate, because development and other land use changes over time can increase flood risk in areas thought to be safe from flooding.
• Because flood maps show only whether an area is inside or outside a high-risk flood zone, the maps "may give a false impression to communities outside of the [flood zone] that they have little to no flood risk," Grimm said. Many communities outside the high-risk flood zone have experienced substantial flooding in recent years, particularly communities in Texas that were drenched when Hurricane Harvey dumped record rainfall in 2017.
• Although federal law requires FEMA to review flood maps every five years to certify them as current, the process of developing new maps takes so long — seven years on average — that newly approved maps are often out of date. "Maps have technically expired by the time they are approved and publicly available," Grimm said.
FEMA is looking at developing maps that provide "graduated flood risk analyses" and "a more nuanced set of information" to better understand potential flood damage both inside and outside high-risk flood zones, Grimm said. Grimm's testimony came as President Trump has proposed cutting FEMA's mapping budget to $100 million in fiscal 2021, from $263 million in this fiscal year. Congress has ignored Trump's previous proposals to cut federal spending for flood mapping and shift costs to states. Chad Berginnis, executive director of the Association of State Floodplain Managers, testified yesterday that Congress should allocate at least $600 million a year for FEMA flood mapping. "This gap in data is contributing significantly to the increasing flood losses in the nation," Berginnis said, referring to shortcomings in flood maps. A recent association report says it will cost $3.2 billion to $11.8 billion for FEMA to create flood maps for the entire country and that updating the maps will cost $107 million to $480 million a year. The parts of the country without flood maps are mostly in the Great Plains and Rocky Mountain West (Climatewire, Feb. 27).
In response to questioning by Tonko, Grimm acknowledged climate change — a departure from other FEMA officials who have avoided publicly answering lawmakers' queries about the effects of rising temperatures.
"Absolutely, the climate is changing," Grimm said. "FEMA is addressing climate in our program areas." Mark Osler, NOAA's senior adviser for coastal inundation and resilience, told Tonko that "one of NOAA's core missions is to research and monitor climate." "How does that not percolate to the top of the executive branch?" Tonko replied. "If we have climate impacting a lot of this mapping and data assimilation, why do we not accept the concept of climate change?" Grimm and Osler were silent for five seconds. Grasping their reticence, Tonko ended his questioning, saying, "OK, I yield back."
2/27/2020
WE'RE IN PINE KNOLL SHORES
Post-Florence Renourishment Project (Phase II)
http://www.carteretcountync.gov/797/
Myrtle Beach leaders throw support behind bill to provide beach renourishment funding
https://www.wmbfnews.com/2020/02/25/myrtle-beach-leaders-throw-support-behind-bill-provide-beach-renourishment-funding/
WE’VE FLIPPED; 1,500 FEET MORE TO AB/PKS BOUNDARY
Post-Florence Renourishment Project (Phase II)
http://www.carteretcountync.gov/797/
Deal with Corps offers town future beach funds (SC)
https://coastalobserver.com/deal-with-corps-offers-town-future-beach-funds/
NCDOT begins Ocracoke sandbag project
https://www.thecoastlandtimes.com/2020/02/20/ncdot-begins-ocracoke-sandbag-project/
POA will gather property records to put county on notice of restrictions (SC)
https://coastalobserver.com/poa-will-gather-property-records-to-put-county-on-notice-of-restrictions/
Beach nourishment project continues in Atlantic Beach
http://www.carolinacoastonline.com/news_times/article_84a17bbc-54e8-11ea-987d-2b6bc181326d.html
LEAPFROGGING; PUMPING BACK TOWARDS THE EAST OFF THE 2nd SUBMERGED PIPELINE
Post-Florence Renourishment Project (Phase II)
http://www.carteretcountync.gov/797/
County to dredge pair of waterways
http://www.carolinacoastonline.com/news_times/article_2d0b5ede-52ab-11ea-b8fa-cb6e2acd362d.html
NCDOT to place sandbags on N.C. 12 at north end
https://ocracokeobserver.com/2020/02/19/ncdot-to-place-sandbags-on-n-c-12-at-north-end/
CRC Grants Variance On Jinks Creek Project
https://www.coastalreview.org/2020/02/crc-grants-variance-on-jinks-creek-project/
AWESOME PROGRESS, 2nd SUBMERGED PIPELINE SET
Post-Florence Renourishment Project (Phase II)
http://www.carteretcountync.gov/797/
Beach Projects Help But Choices Lie Ahead
https://www.coastalreview.org/2020/02/beach-projects-help-but-choices-lie-ahead/
Sandbridge’s $20 million beach replenishment project to begin
http://www.pilotonline.com/news/environment/vp-nw-sandbridge-beach-0214-20200216-jrg5xwmrqjf7lnetbxmt7d7u3a-story.html
Long a holdout, Currituck County to study beach nourishment
https://www.outerbanksvoice.com/2020/02/16/long-a-holdout-currituck-county-to-study-beach-nourishment/
Army Corps spiffing up Rudee Inlet ahead of dredging project
https://www.pilotonline.com/news/environment/vp-nw-rudee-inlet-dock-0212-20200214-etzepdqc5nhlzkbrl64onwdrfm-story.html
Buxton Meeting Highlights Concerns with New-in-2020 Flood Maps
https://islandfreepress.org/outer-banks-news/buxton-meeting-highlights-concerns-with-new-in-2020-flood-maps/
PIPE FLIPPED AT 1st SUBMERGED PIPELINE LANDING (HEADING WEST NOW)
Post-Florence Renourishment Project (Phase II)
http://www.carteretcountync.gov/797/
Avon takes a step forward towards a potential beach nourishment project
https://islandfreepress.org/outer-banks-news/avon-takes-a-step-forward-towards-a-potential-beach-nourishment-project/
Town Approves Moving Forward On Study To Extend Beach Nourishment
http://www.islandgazette.net/news-18/index.php/top-stories/item/9061-town-approves-moving-forward-on-study-to-extend-beach-nourishment
State Extends Time For Input On New IHAs
https://www.coastalreview.org/2020/02/state-extends-time-for-input-on-new-ihas/
Renourishment a go for prized SC rookery Crab Bank in Charleston Harbor
https://www.postandcourier.com/news/renourishment-a-go-for-prized-sc-rookery-crab-bank-in/article_644e861a-4c15-11ea-a7a2-0b6fa7c9f203.html
NICE PROGRESS
Post-Florence Renourishment Project (Phase II)
http://www.carteretcountync.gov/797/
A long-awaited Hunting Island beach project began this week. Here’s what you’ll see
https://www.islandpacket.com/news/local/article239945788.html
PROJECT START!
Post-Florence Renourishment Project (Phase II)
http://www.carteretcountync.gov/797/
Dredging has started, beach project underway
http://www.carolinacoastonline.com/news_times/article_22de87aa-49f1-11ea-a333-1bca8d7fafde.html
Sunset Beach wants exception to state regulations to dredge man-made canals, Jinks Creek
https://portcitydaily.com/local-news/2020/02/06/sunset-beach-wants-exception-to-state-regulations-to-dredge-man-made-canals-jinks-creek/
LIBERTY ISLAND IS HERE; COULD START TOMORROW OR SATURDAY
Post-Florence Renourishment Project (Phase II)
http://www.carteretcountync.gov/797/
Carteret County Beach Commission Meeting Agenda
February 11, 2020; Pine Knoll Shores Town Hall, 2 pm
Duck looks at flood damage prevention ordinance
https://www.thecoastlandtimes.com/2020/02/04/duck-looks-at-flood-damage-prevention-ordinance/
Duck beach access case delayed
https://www.outerbanksvoice.com/2020/02/04/duck-beach-access-case-delayed/
Latest Bogue Banks nourishment project begins
http://www.carolinacoastonline.com/news_times/article_cd06c304-446b-11ea-b238-d3beba7e9846.html
As SC island homes fall into ocean, owners behind them wonder if they’re next
https://www.postandcourier.com/news/as-sc-island-homes-fall-into-ocean-owners-behind-them/article_7e986a32-30c6-11ea-9ac3-d78c896d1fcd.html
County looks to dredge Old Ferry Channel
http://www.carolinacoastonline.com/news_times/article_69cb3396-4539-11ea-885f-a75dc323a083.html
Big flooding fixes coming for vulnerable Eastern Shore Drive in Virginia Beach
https://www.pilotonline.com/news/environment/vp-nw-virginia-beach-shore-drive-flooding-20200202-5jrt2cbx2jcl7nup5fw6d7zj4i-story.html
Editorial: Don’t weaken South Carolina’s beachfront laws
https://www.postandcourier.com/opinion/editorials/editorial-don-t-weaken-south-carolina-s-beachfront-laws/article_43228d5a-4446-11ea-8747-9f4d3afd1bbb.html
SC beach building boundaries would stop at existing houses under new bill
https://www.postandcourier.com/news/sc-beach-building-boundaries-would-stop-at-existing-houses-under/article_2aa2f446-4148-11ea-853f-e7add39b92ec.html
State asserts public right to North Inlet marshes (SC)
https://coastalobserver.com/state-asserts-public-right-to-north-inlet-marshes/
Surf City to vote on extending berm to all oceanfront properties, $237m Corps project hits planning phase
https://portcitydaily.com/local-news/2020/01/30/surf-city-to-vote-on-extending-berm-to-all-oceanfront-properties-corps-project-hits-planning-phase/
Report Details Increasing Climate Threats
https://www.coastalreview.org/2020/01/report-details-increasing-climate-threats/
PUBLIC NOTICE - The Wilmington District, Corps of Engineers (Corps) received an application from the Town of Surf City seeking Department of the Army authorization to perform excavation of Banks Channel, and place approximately 1.6 million cubic yards of sand along the oceanfront shoreline, associated with a beach nourishment project in Surf City, in Pender and Onslow Counties, North Carolina.
https://saw-reg.usace.army.mil/PN/2019/SAW-2019-00658-PN.pdf
PIPELINE ARRIVING; SUBMERGED LINE SET; LOOKING TO START NEXT WEEK
Post-Florence Renourishment Project (Phase II)
http://www.carteretcountync.gov/797/
Sunset Beach Threatens to Take $1.2M Lot
https://www.coastalreview.org/2020/01/sunset-beach-threatens-to-take-1-2m-lot/
How will rising seas, harsher storms affect Beaufort, SC? Hear what experts say
https://www.islandpacket.com/news/local/community/beaufort-news/article239599023.html
Nourished beaches provide good return on investment
http://www.carolinacoastonline.com/news_times/opinions/editorials/article_dc748500-422d-11ea-af08-b72f980d0f31.html
Dredging for dollars: $144M in Bogue Banks nourishment essential to maintaining beaches
http://www.carolinacoastonline.com/news_times/article_8eeb4874-3fc0-11ea-9927-f78ba03467fc.html
Southern Shores ponders town-wide beach project
https://www.outerbanksvoice.com/2020/01/22/southern-shores-ponders-first-town-wide-beach-project/
Funding Available For Study To Extend Beach Nourishment
http://www.islandgazette.net/news-18/index.php/top-stories/item/9028-funding-available-for-study-to-extend-beach-nourishment
Grain by grain, Briarcliffe Acres tries to restore dunes lost to hurricanes (SC)
https://wpde.com/news/local/grain-by-grain-briarcliffe-acres-tries-to-restore-dunes-lost-to-hurricanes
New Dare Flood Maps Misrepresent Risk
https://www.coastalreview.org/2020/01/new-dare-flood-maps-misrepresent-risk/
Town Council Hears Freeman Park Update
http://www.islandgazette.net/news-18/index.php/top-stories/item/9026-town-council-hears-freeman-park-update
New FEMA Flood Zone map brings changes to Onslow
https://www.jdnews.com/news/20200126/new-fema-flood-zone-map-brings-changes-to-onslow
KDH tries new approach to event homes
https://www.outerbanksvoice.com/2020/01/23/kdh-tries-new-approach-to-event-homes/
IRON STEAMER WILL SERVE AS STAGING AREA, STILL LOOKING AT 1st WEEK of FEBRUARY
Post-Florence Renourishment Project (Phase II)
http://www.carteretcountync.gov/797/
NC 12, Channel Shoaling Concerns Escalate
https://www.coastalreview.org/2020/01/nc-12-channel-shoaling-concerns-escalate/
Wind-blown sand on section of NC 12
https://www.thecoastlandtimes.com/2020/01/22/wind-blown-sand-on-section-of-nc-12/
Bald Head Gets $3M for Sand Project
https://www.coastalreview.org/2020/01/bald-head-gets-3m-for-sand-project/
Ghost worms that feed migrating SC birds threatened by pace of beach renourishment
https://www.postandcourier.com/news/ghost-worms-that-feed-migrating-sc-birds-threatened-by-pace/article_a7dc5152-323c-11ea-8b5c-3bf692a74d39.html
Nearly 100 Cold-Stunned Sea Turtles Rescued After Recent Cold Spell
https://islandfreepress.org/outer-banks-news/nearly-100-cold-stunned-sea-turtles-rescued-after-recent-cold-spell/
Shifting Sands: Using Taxes to Build the Best Beaches
Kitty Hawk agrees to proposal for post-Dorian beach survey and analysis
Federal disaster relief is being wasted on NC beaches
Rule Change May Threaten Coastal Areas
https://www.coastalreview.org/2020/01/rule-change-may-threaten-coastal-areas/ SC senators push laser mapping to better plan for flooding
Currituck dune vegetation program now accepting applications
As beach work moves north, town presses to reopen access
Virginia Beach will need to spend billions of dollars to battle sea level rise, says new city report
Long-Stalled Dredging at Hatteras Inlet Scheduled for Late January
There’s never been federal funding available for these 2 NC beaches. Until now.
Corps Funds Bogue, Topsail Sand Projects
ACE funds county beach master plan
Beach project is a "go" for the first week in February
http://www.carolinacoastonline.com/news_times/article_c7ec74c8-33ee-11ea-bf14-5b2dccc27680.html
http://www.carolinacoastonline.com/news_times/article_c7ec74c8-33ee-11ea-bf14-5b2dccc27680.html
First phase of Pawleys Island beach renourishment nears completion
Administration sued for failing to protect green sea turtles from climate change
PRE-CONSTRUCTION MEETING, LOGISTICAL NOTES, 1st WEEK of FEBRUARY START
Post-Florence Renourishment Project (Phase II)
http://www.carteretcountync.gov/797/
Dare officials concerned about FEMA flood maps
https://www.outerbanksvoice.com/2020/01/07/dare-officials-concerned-about-fema-flood-maps/
Coastal Research: One Town’s Septic Risks
https://www.coastalreview.org/2020/01/coastal-research-one-towns-septic-risks/
Inlets cut by Dorian fill back in
http://www.carolinacoastonline.com/news_times/article_d767d202-2bfc-11ea-9b55-4fe1988aa38d.html
Dune clearing at North Litchfield lots raises questions
https://coastalobserver.com/dune-clearing-at-north-litchfield-lots-raises-questions/
Fort Macon accepts natural Christmas trees
http://www.carolinacoastonline.com/news_times/article_4ccf3612-2da0-11ea-b570-8bf76d0c2463.html
Give Natural Christmas Trees a Second Life
https://www.coastalreview.org/2020/01/live-christmas-trees-can-have-second-life/
Parks, beaches put Christmas trees to use to restore dunes
https://www.jdnews.com/news/20200102/parks-beaches-put-christmas-trees-to-use-to-restore-dunes