The North Carolina Coastal Federation Pelican Award is given every year to “…recognize the effective work of people, businesses, non-profit groups, local and state governments and educators to improve environmental quality on the N.C. coast.” In awarding its 2014 Lifetime Achievement Award to Senator Basnight of Dare County, the Coastal Federation wrote, “His proud accomplishments… Continue reading basnight receives lifetime achievement award
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obx ban on plastic bags becomes model for U.S.
Five years ago Senator Pro Tem Marc Basnight of Manteo crafted legislation that created a plastic bag free zone on the Outer Banks. As Catherine Kozak discovered, writing for the North Carolina Coastal Federation Coastal Review Online, the law enjoys widespread local support with very few dissenting voices. “When it was passed by legislators… Continue reading obx ban on plastic bags becomes model for U.S.
springtime at last on the outer banks
Spring is finally here! It looks like the last of the winter weather has finally exited and this article from the North Carolina Coastal Federation seems like the perfect way to welcome the season to the Outer Banks. “Finally, it appears that the warm air of spring is beginning to drift over the dunes, through… Continue reading springtime at last on the outer banks