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NC - Federation founder Miller to step back, Davis new director

North Carolina Coastal Federation Executive Director Todd Miller is stepping down as North Carolina Division of Coastal Management Director Dr. Braxton Davis prepares to take the role Feb. 1.

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WA - Thurston County commissioners adopt Shoreline Master Plan update for Ecology review

Thurston’s Board of County Commissioners adopted the Shoreline Master Program update at a meeting earlier, December 12, 2023.

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NC - BHI asks voters to support up to $18M for S. Beach nourishment project

BALD HEAD ISLAND — Bald Head Island is planning its next beach nourishment project, which requires a vote from the public and could include an impact on property tax rates.

Gulf of Mexico
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FL - Reel Time: Former county commissioner files wetlands ruling challenge

The decision to reduce local wetland buffers to Florida state minimum standards by the Manatee County Commission has been challenged by former commissioner Joe McClash.

Great Lakes
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MN - How does Minnesota manage its coastal areas?

Minnesota, despite being a landlocked state, manages its coastal areas with a comprehensive approach that prioritizes conservation, sustainable development, and public access.

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UK - Councillors slam US billionaire’s plan for new championship course

Controversial plans for a new championship golf course in Scotland have come under scrutiny.

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NC - Tourism at a crossroads on the Outer Banks

Second in a three-part series on the challenges and goals of managing tourism on the Outer Banks. This installment examines the connection between tourism and the environmental stewardship of the area’s natural treasures.

Gulf of Mexico
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TX - Artist Boat Seeks $10M to protect and preserve 1,400 acres of wild lands on West Galveston Island

Help Artist Boat raise $10 million dollars in the next two years to protect and finish the purchase of 1,400 acres of precious wetlands and endangered coastal prairies on the Texas coast. YOU can help finish this effort and Be One In A Million. YOU can help the Coastal Heritage Preserve grow again and save the homes of wildlife.

Northeast
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NJ - Despite setbacks, states are still counting on offshore wind

In recent months, East Coast states’ plans to install massive new offshore wind farms have been battered by bad economic news, canceled contracts and newfound uncertainty about the projects officials are counting on to reach their clean energy goals.

Gulf of Mexico
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FL - Petition Filed Challenging Reduction of Local Wetland Protections

Former County Commissioner and TBT publisher Joe McClash argues that changes to the local wetland protections are inconsistent with the county's comprehensive plan and not in the best interest of the general public

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MA - Special Report: The fight to save Tangier Island, a cultural gem in the Chesapeake Bay

TANGIER ISLAND, Va. (WAVY) — Legendary oceanographer and filmmaker Jacques Cousteau once said “we forget the water cycle and the life cycle are one.”

West Coast
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CA - Noyo Ocean Collective seeks volunteers to help plan harbor’s future

The NOC received a three-year grant of $898,900 from the California Coastal Commission to plan and develop policies in line with the Blue Economy’s overall goals.

Southeast
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FL - As It Fields Flood of Complaints, Palm Coast Is Revising Building Rules to Limit New Houses’ Fill Elevations

It’s true: while houses from slab to rooftop may not be higher than 35 feet in Palm Coast, there is nothing in city building regulations that limit how high the fill beneath the concrete slab may rise.

Southeast
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FL - Volusia County to focus on debris removal, construction and sand after Hurricane Nicole

VOLUSIA COUNTY, Fla. —It’s no secret that the beaches of Volusia County don’t look like they used to before Hurricane Nicole hit.

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CA - Stinson Beach house approved despite sea level concerns

Marin County supervisors cleared the path for construction of a new home on the last shoreline lot in Stinson Beach despite reservations about the precedent their action will set for sea level adaptation.

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Canada - City of Vancouver asks for input on West End waterfront plan

VANCOUVER – The City of Vancouver has revealed its draft concept design for a transformation of the city’s West End waterfront and is looking for public feedback.

Hawaii & Alaska
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HI - It Will Be Years Before Clean Water Is Restored In Lahaina

Rebuilding the water system is likely to cost tens of millions of dollars and could be a limiting factor in rebuilding the town.

Northeast
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MA - Vertical Wall No-Go in Velocity Zone

A request for a Certificate of Compliance filed by Laurence E. Reinhart (East Avenue Trust) for work done at 17 East Avenue brought concern to the Marion Conservation Commission after four of its members visited the site on October 21 and found four discrepancies, one of which was considered a deal breaker.

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MA - Boon for water quality, ‘burden’ for homeowners

New nitrogen regulations and the town’s mitigation plan for Tashmoo could be another hit to the housing market.

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NC - Attorney General Josh Stein Announces More than $540,000 in Environmental Grants in Eastern North Carolina

The North Carolina Department of Justice’s Environmental Enhancement Grant program began after a 2000 agreement between the Attorney General’s Office and Smithfield Foods. Under that agreement, Smithfield provides $2 million to the state every year to be distributed among environmental projects across North Carolina.

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VA - How coastal cities can prioritize and invest in climate resilience

The city of Virginia Beach, Va., has faced numerous climate challenges from hurricanes to sunny day flooding, and most recently the April 30, 2023 tornado impacting residents in the Great Neck neighborhood located in the northern part of the city.

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FL - Sanibel’s economic upheaval from Hurricane Ian nearly 13 months later

Sanibel saw more than 200 visitors a day before Hurricane Ian, but almost 13 months later, less than 50 are showing up daily.