DOCSLIB.ORG

North Carolina, Pp. 50-56

Total Page：16

File Type：pdf, Size：1020Kb

Download full-text PDF Read full-text
North Carolina, Pp. 50-56 36086 Federal Register / Vol. 66, No. 132 / Tuesday, July 10, 2001 / Rules and Regulations Species Vertebrate popu- Historic range lation where endan- Status When listed Critical Special Common name Scientific name gered or threatened habitat rules ******* 3. Amend § 17.95(b) by adding critical elements within the designated Unit NC–4: Hatteras Inlet. 516 ha (1273 habitat for the piping plover boundaries are considered critical ac) in Dare and Hyde Counties (Charadrius melodus) in the same habitat. The majority of the unit is surrounded alphabetical order as this species occurs 3. Below, we describe each unit in by Cape Hatteras National Seashore, but in § 17.11(h), to read as follows: terms of its location, size, and is privately owned. This unit extends § 17.95 Critical habitat-fish and wildlife. ownership. These textual unit west from the end of Highway 12 on the * * * * * descriptions are the definitive source for western portion of Hatteras Island to (b) Birds. determining the critical habitat 1.25 km (0.78 mi) southwest of the ferry terminal at the end of Highway 12 on * * * * * boundaries. All distances and areas provided here are approximated. Ocracoke Island. It includes all lands Piping Plover (Charadrius melodus) General location maps by State are where constituent elements occur from MLLW on the Atlantic Ocean across to Wintering Habitat provided at the end of each State’s unit 1. The primary constituent elements MLLW on Pamlico Sound. All emergent descriptions and are provided for sandbars within Hatteras Inlet between essential for the conservation of general guidance purposes only, and not wintering piping plovers are those Hatteras Island and Ocracoke Island are as a definitive source for determining also included. habitat components that support critical habitat boundaries. foraging, roosting, and sheltering and Unit NC–5: Ocracoke Island. 80 ha (197 North Carolina (Maps were digitized the physical features necessary for ac) in Hyde County maintaining the natural processes that using 1993 DOQQs, except NC–3 (1993 DRG) The majority of this unit is within support these habitat components. The Cape Hatteras National Seashore. It primary constituent elements include Unit NC–1: Oregon Inlet. 404 ha (997 ac) includes the western portion of intertidal beaches and flats (between in Dare County Ocracoke Island beginning 3.5 km (2.2 annual low tide and annual high tide) mi) west of the junction of Highway 12 and associated dune systems and flats This unit extends from the southern and the local road (no name) extending above annual high tide. Important portion of Bodie Island to the northern west to Ocracoke Inlet. It includes all components of intertidal flats include portion of Pea Island. It includes all land from MLLW on the Atlantic Ocean sand and/or mud flats with no or very land south of the Oregon Inlet Marina across to MLLW on Pamlico Sound. All sparse emergent vegetation. In some and Fishing Center to 0.50 km (0.31 emergent sandbars within Ocracoke cases, these flats may be covered or mile) south of the junction of Highway Inlet are also included. partially covered by a mat of blue-green 12 and SR 1257. This unit includes Unit NC–6: Portsmouth Island-Cape algae. Adjacent non-or sparsely lands from MLLW on the Pamlico vegetated sand, mud, or algal flats above Lookout. 3187 ha (7873 ac) in Carteret Sound across (and including all land) to County high tide are also important, especially MLLW on Atlantic Ocean shoreline. for roosting piping plovers, and are Any emergent sandbars south and west The entire unit is within Cape primary constituent elements of piping of Oregon Inlet are included. Lookout National Seashore. This unit plover wintering habitat. Such sites may includes all land to MLLW on Atlantic have debris, detritus (decaying organic Unit NC–2: Cape Hatteras Point. 465 ha Ocean to MLLW on Pamlico Sound, matter), or micro-topographic relief (less (1149 ac) in Dare County from Ocracoke Inlet extending west to than 50 cm above substrate surface) the western end of Pilontary Islands. offering refuge from high winds and The majority of the unit is within This unit includes the islands of Casey, cold weather. Important components of Cape Hatteras National Seashore. This Sheep, Evergreen, Portsmouth, the beach/dune ecosystem include surf- unit extends south from the Cape Whalebone, Kathryne Jane, and Merkle cast algae, sparsely vegetated backbeach Hatteras Lighthouse to the point of Cape Hammock. This unit also extends west and salterns (beach area above mean Hatteras and then extends west 6.4 km from the eastern side of Old Drum Inlet high tide seaward of the permanent (4.0 mi) along Hatteras Cove shoreline. to 1.6 km (1.0 mi) west of New Drum dune line, or in cases where no dunes The unit includes lands from the MLLW Inlet and includes all lands from MLLW exist, seaward of a delineating feature on the Atlantic Ocean and stops on Atlantic Ocean to MLLW on Core such as a vegetation line, structure, or landward where densely vegetated Sound. road), spits, and washover areas. habitat, not used by the piping plover, Washover areas are broad, unvegetated Unit NC–7: South Core Banks. 552 ha begins and where constituent elements (1364 ac) in Carteret County zones, with little or no topographic no longer occur. relief, that are formed and maintained The entire unit is within Cape by the action of hurricanes, storm surge, Unit NC–3: Clam Shoals. 28 ha (70 ac) Lookout National Seashore. This unit or other extreme wave action. in Dare County extends south from Cape Lookout 2. Critical habitat does not include Lighthouse, along Cape Lookout, to existing developed sites consisting of The entire unit is owned by the State. Cape Point and northwest to the buildings, marinas, paved areas, boat This unit includes several islands in northwestern peninsula. All lands from ramps, exposed oil and gas pipelines Pamlico Sound known as Bird Islands. MLLW on the Atlantic Ocean, Onslow and similar structures. Only those areas This unit includes lands on all islands Bay, and Lookout Bight up to where containing these primary constituent to the MLLW. densely vegetated habitat, not used by VerDate 11<MAY>2000 16:41 Jul 09, 2001 Jkt 194001 PO 00000 Frm 00050 Fmt 4701 Sfmt 4700 E:\FR\FM\10JYR2.SGM pfrm07 PsN: 10JYR2 Federal Register / Vol. 66, No. 132 / Tuesday, July 10, 2001 / Rules and Regulations 36087 the piping plover, begins and the Ocean and sound side to where densely south from Ft. Fisher Islands (from the constituent elements no longer occur are vegetated habitat, not used by the piping rocks), south of the ferry terminal, to included. plover, begins and where the approximately 0.8 km (0.5 mi) south of constituent elements no longer occur. In Unit NC–8: Shackleford Banks. 716 ha MLLW at Corn Cake Inlet on Smith Topsail Sound, the unit stops as the (1769 ac) in Carteret County Island. It includes all land (including entrance to tidal creeks become narrow Zeke’s Island) from MLLW on Atlantic The entire unit is within Cape and channelized. Ocean across to MLLW on the eastern Lookout National Seashore. This unit is side of the Cape Fear River. in two parts: (1) The eastern end of Unit NC–12: Figure Eight Island. 134 ha Shackleford Banks from MLLW of (331 ac) in New Hanover County Unit NC–16: Lockwood Folly Inlet. 36 Barden Inlet extending west 2.4 km (1.5 The majority of the unit is privately ha (90 ac) in Brunswick County mi), including Diamond City Hills, owned. This unit extends south from Great Marsh Island, and Blinds the western end of Beach Road on The entire unit is on Oak Island Hammock; and, (2) The western end of Figure Eight Island to the northern end (formerly known as the Town of Long Shackleford Banks from MLLW of Highway 74 on Wrightsville Beach. Beach) and is privately owned. This extending east 3.2 km (2.0 mi) from The unit includes Mason Inlet and the unit extends from the end of West Beach Beaufort Inlet. The unit includes all sand and mudflats northwest of the inlet Drive, west to MLLW at Lockwood Folly land from MLLW to where densely from MLLW on Atlantic Ocean to where Inlet, including emergent sandbars vegetated habitat, not used by the piping densely vegetated habitat, not used by south and adjacent to the island. This plover, begins and where the the piping plover, begins and where the unit is includes land from MLLW on constituent elements no longer occur constituent elements no longer occur. Atlantic Ocean across to MLLW and any emergent sandbars within Unit NC–13: Masonboro. 61 ha (150 ac) adjacent to the Eastern Channel and the Beaufort Inlet. This unit is bordered by in New Hanover County Intracoastal Waterway. Onslow Bay, Shackleford Slue, and Back Sound. The entire unit is within the North Unit NC–17: Shallotte Inlet. 120 ha (296 Carolina National Estuarine Research ac) in Brunswick County Unit NC–9: Rachel Carson. 445 ha (1100 Reserve. This unit extends 1.1 km (0.70 ac) in Carteret County mi) south from the MLLW of Masonboro The entire unit is privately owned. The entire unit is within the Rachel Inlet on Masonboro Island. This unit This unit begins just west of Skimmer Carson National Estuarine Research includes all lands along the Atlantic Court on the western end of Holden Reserve. This unit includes islands Ocean, Masonboro Inlet, and Masonboro Beach. It includes land south of SR south of Beaufort including Horse Sound from MLLW to where densely 1116, to where densely vegetated Island, Carrot Island, and Lennox Point.
Load more

Recommended publications
  • 1 the Outer Banks Brogue Overview North Carolina's Outer Banks Is
    The Outer Banks Brogue “We’re losing our heritage basically. I mean…we’re going from a fishing community to more like a tourism community…And you don’t realize it, but you slowly adapt to a new way of life. And it ain’t nothing negative, but it ain’t nothing positive.” –Bubby Boos, resident of Ocracoke Island Overview North Carolina’s Outer Banks is one of the most geographically, historically, and culturally distinct areas in the state and along the entire Atlantic Seaboard. In this lesson, students will explore one of the more distinctive aspects that makes the North Carolina coastal area so culturally rich – its dialect. For several centuries, the small villages dotting the barrier islands of North Carolina and the adjacent coastal mainland harbored one of the most distinctive varieties of English in the United States, the so-called “Outer Banks Brogue.” Through reading, discussion, and interaction with audio and visual clips, students will not only have the chance to hear the Brogue, but also begin to think about how the history and geography of North Carolina resulted in such diverse language qualities. Students will culminate their exploration by experimenting with a long-time Outer Banks tradition – storytelling – in which they practice integrating some of the unique words and pronunciations of the region. Grade 8 NC Essential Standards • 8.H.3.2 - Explain how changes brought about by technology and other innovations affected individuals and groups in North Carolina and the United States. • 8.H.3.4 - Compare historical and contemporary issues to understand continuity and change in the development of North Carolina and the United States.
    [Show full text]
  • Bibliography of North Carolina Underwater Archaeology
    i BIBLIOGRAPHY OF NORTH CAROLINA UNDERWATER ARCHAEOLOGY Compiled by Barbara Lynn Brooks, Ann M. Merriman, Madeline P. Spencer, and Mark Wilde-Ramsing Underwater Archaeology Branch North Carolina Division of Archives and History April 2009 ii FOREWARD In the forty-five years since the salvage of the Modern Greece, an event that marks the beginning of underwater archaeology in North Carolina, there has been a steady growth in efforts to document the state’s maritime history through underwater research. Nearly two dozen professionals and technicians are now employed at the North Carolina Underwater Archaeology Branch (N.C. UAB), the North Carolina Maritime Museum (NCMM), the Wilmington District U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (COE), and East Carolina University’s (ECU) Program in Maritime Studies. Several North Carolina companies are currently involved in conducting underwater archaeological surveys, site assessments, and excavations for environmental review purposes and a number of individuals and groups are conducting ship search and recovery operations under the UAB permit system. The results of these activities can be found in the pages that follow. They contain report references for all projects involving the location and documentation of physical remains pertaining to cultural activities within North Carolina waters. Each reference is organized by the location within which the reported investigation took place. The Bibliography is divided into two geographical sections: Region and Body of Water. The Region section encompasses studies that are non-specific and cover broad areas or areas lying outside the state's three-mile limit, for example Cape Hatteras Area. The Body of Water section contains references organized by defined geographic areas.
    [Show full text]
  • 2021 Lost Fishing Gear Recovery Project: Call for Working Water Assistance
    2021 Lost Fishing Gear Recovery Project: Call for Working Water Assistance Applications Accepted Until December 15, 2020 The North Carolina Coastal Federation is currently accepting applications for “on-water” cleanup assistance relating to its annual Lost Fishing Gear Recovery Project. This project is open to commercial watermen and women in North Carolina. This project is funded by the N.C. Marine Fisheries Commission Commercial Resource Fund Committee and the Funding Committee for the N.C. Commercial Resource Fund under the Commercial Fishing Resource Fund Grant Program and is intended to improve habitat, water quality and support coastal economies. Eligible participants are selected for involvement in this program to help the federation and N.C. Marine Patrol remove lost fishing gear from coastal waters during the “no-potting” period. In January 2019, commercial watermen and women in partnership with Marine Patrol officers removed 3,112 pots from select areas in Districts 1, 2, and 3. The 2021 project will take place in select areas within all three Marine Patrol Districts statewide, during the closed seasons: o Jan. 1-31 north of the Highway 58 bridge to Emerald Isle o March 1-15 south of the Highway 58 bridge Compensation is $450 per boat per day. A captain and mate are required for each boat. Captain refers to the individual who is in charge of and provides the vessel. (A merchant mariner credential is not required for this project.) To be considered, captains must have a valid North Carolina standard commercial fishing license (SCFL). A copy of the license must be submitted with this application.
    [Show full text]
  • Foundation Document Cape Lookout National Seashore North Carolina October 2012 Foundation Document
    NATIONAL PARK SERVICE • U.S. DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR Foundation Document Cape Lookout National Seashore North Carolina October 2012 Foundation Document To Nags Head OCRACOKE Natural areas within Water depths 12 Cape Lookout NS Ocracoke D Lighthouse N y Maritime forest 0-6 feet Ranger station Drinking water r A r L e S (0-2 meters) I F r Picnic area Parking e Cape Hatteras Beach and More than 6 feet g Permit required n (more than 2meters) e National grassland s Picnic shelter Showers s HYDE COUNTY a Seashore P Marshland CARTERET COUNTY E Restrooms Sanitary disposal station Beacon I K O C A North Rock R Tidal flat Toll ferry Lodging Gas station C Shell Castle O Life-Saving Service Station (Historic) PORTSMOUTH VILLAGE (Historic) Casey Ocracoke Open seasonally Island Inlet Babb-Dixon Cemetery There are no roads within Some land within the park National Ocean Survey Methodist Church the national seashore; a remains private property; charts are indispensable Community Cemetery 4-wheel-drive vehicle is please respect the owner's for safe navigation in Schoolhouse highly recommended for rights. these waters. driving on the beach. Sheep Island Tidal flats may flood quickly at high tide— depending upon winds North 0 5 Kilometers and seasons. ) y r y r r e 0 5 Miles F r e e PORTSMOUTH FLATS F t a t e S l c a i n i h l e o r V a C h t r o N ( PAMLICO SOUND PAMLICO COUNTY Mullet Shoal CARTERET COUNTY Pilontary Islands Wainwright I Shell Island Harbor Island Chain Shot Island Cricket Hog Island Island Cedar Island y r Point of Grass a d C n eda
    [Show full text]
  • Extent of Submerged Aquatic Vegetation Metric Report High-Salinity Estuarine Waters
    EXTENT OF SUBMERGED AQUATIC VEGETATION METRIC REPORT HIGH-SALINITY ESTUARINE WATERS Extent of Submerged Aquatic Vegetation High-Salinity Estuarine Waters Metric Report Don Field 1, Jud Kenworthy 1, Dean Carpenter 2 INTRODUCTION Why Is the Extent of Submerged Aquatic Vegetation Important Within the Albemarle-Pamlico Estuarine System? Underwater vascular plants are key components of aquatic ecosystems. They play multiple roles in keeping Albemarle-Pamlico Estuarine System (APES) waters healthy by providing habitat, food, and shelter for aquatic life; absorbing and recycling nutrients and filtering sediment; and acting as a barometer of water quality (Thayer et al. 1984). More commonly called “submerged aquatic vegetation” (SAV), these plants enrich shallow aquatic environments around the world, providing sanctuaries for mollusks, crustaceans, and finfish as well as sustenance for waterfowl (Bergstrom et al. 2006). SAV includes marine, estuarine, and riverine vascular plants that are rooted in sediment (NCDEQ 2016) and is one of five types of aquatic plants in APES waters, the others being floating aquatic vegetation, emergent aquatic vegetation, micro- and macroalgae, and blue-greens (cyanobacteria) (Bergstrom et al. 2006). Because SAV are rooted in anaerobic sediments, they need to produce a large amount of oxygen to aerate the roots, and therefore have the highest light requirements of all aquatic plants (NCDEQ 2016). SAV can become stressed by eutrophication and other environmental conditions which impair water transparency and/or diminish the oxygen content of water and sediments. The plant’s response to these factors enables them to be sensitive bio-indicators of environmental health (Biber et al. 2004). While more than 500 species of SAV inhabit the world’s rivers, lakes, estuaries, and oceans (Bergstrom et al.
    [Show full text]
  • White Oakriver
    RIVER WHITE OAK BASIN Tucked between the eastern portions of the Neuse and Cape Fear river basins, the White Oak River Basin abounds with coastal and freshwater wetlands. The basin includes four separate river systems, or subbasins, that feed into highly productive estuaries of Back, Core and Bogue sounds. profile: Core Sound produces the most valuable Total miles of streams and rivers: seafood catch in the basin, followed by 446 Bogue Sound and the Newport River. Total acres of The New River subbasin (not to be confused estuary: 130,009 with the New River Basin in the northwestern Total miles of part of the state) is the largest and most populated of the White Oak River Basin. It contains coastline: 91 the city of Jackson ville and the U.S. Marine Corps base at Camp Lejeune. But the basin draws Municipalities its name from the White Oak River, a remote, scenic, 48-mile river that spills into Bogue Sound within basin: 16 past the picturesque town of Swansboro. Still farther east is the basin’s Newport River, which Counties begins near Havelock and flows into the eastern end of Bogue Sound. The shortest and eastern - within basin: 4 most river in the basin is the North River, which empties into Back Sound near Harkers Island. Size: 1,264 square miles Forest and wetlands—both privately and publicly owned—cover almost half the basin. More Population: than 80,000 acres of the Croatan National Forest lie within the White Oak River Basin. It 150,501 hosts the largest population of carnivorous plants of any national forest and is the second largest (2000 U.S.
    [Show full text]
  • Assessment of Coastal Water Resources and Watershed Conditions in Cape Lookout National Seashore North Carolina
    Assessment of Coastal Water Resources and Watershed Conditions in Cape Lookout National Seashore North Carolina Michael A. Mallin Virginia L. Johnson Matthew R. McIver Technical Report NPS/NRWRD/NRTR-2004/322 United States Department of the Interior • National Park Service The National Park Service Water Resources Division is responsible for providing water resources management policy and guidelines, planning, technical assistance, training, and operational support to units of the national park system. Program areas include water rights, water resources planning, regulatory guidance and review, hydrology, water quality, watershed management, watershed studies, and aquatic ecology. Technical Reports The National Park Service disseminates the results of biological, physical, and social research through the Natural Resources Technical Report Series. Natural resources inventories and monitoring activities, scientific literature reviews, bibliographies, and proceedings of technical workshops and conferences are also disseminated through this series. Mention of trade names or commercial products does not constitute endorsement or recommendation for use by the National Park Service. Copies of this report are available from the following: National Park Service (970) 225-3500 Water Resources Division 1201 Oak Ridge Drive, Suite 250 Fort Collins, CO 80525 National Park Service (303) 969-2130 Technical Information Center Denver Service Center P.O. Box 25287 Denver, CO 80225-0287 ii Assessment of Coastal Water Resources and Watershed Conditions in Cape Lookout National Seashore, North Carolina Michael A. Mallin, Virginia L. Johnson, Matthew R. McIver Center for Marine Science University of North Carolina at Wilmington Wilmington, N.C. 28403 http://www.uncw.edu/cmsr/aquaticecology/laboratory This work was accomplished under Task Order J2380 03 0238 of Cooperative Agreement H5000 02 0433 of the South Florida / Caribbean Cooperative Ecosystems Study Support Unit.
    [Show full text]
  • II. Data Acquisition the Identification and Collection of Pertinent Data Is Critical to the Understanding of Any Natural System
    NC BEACH AND INLET MANAGEMENT PLAN FINAL REPORT ______________________________________________________________________________________ II. Data Acquisition The identification and collection of pertinent data is critical to the understanding of any natural system. The nature of the beaches and inlets along the coast are influenced by a wide array of factors that include geology, sediment characteristics, waves, currents, water levels, and storms. Datasets related to socioeconomic factors are also integral to comprehensive management of the beaches and inlets. The amount of data available for North Carolina’s coast is considerable and the collection and analysis of it all is beyond the scope of this initial BIMP effort. Therefore, the objective of these data collection efforts was to develop the best understanding of the state’s beaches and inlets based on the most readily available and relevant statewide data sets. Collectively this information can serve as a common reference point for the discussion of possible management strategies. A. Review of Coastal Statewide Planning/Management Case Studies The BIMP is intended to be a holistic examination of the oceanfront coastline focusing on a regional management approach rather than just individual beach and inlet projects. States are approaching beach and inlet management planning in a variety of ways, under a variety of titles (e.g., shoreline management, regional sediment management, ocean shore management), and on a variety of scales. A literature review was conducted by the Division of Coastal Management (DCM) to identify states and other entities that have addressed statewide or local beach and inlet management plans, a well as to review the approaches studied and adopted (Appendix A).
    [Show full text]
  • Geologic Resources Inventory Ancillary Map Information Document for Cape Lookout National Seashore
    U.S. Department of the Interior National Park Service Natural Resource Stewardship and Science Directorate Geologic Resources Division Cape Lookout National Seashore ECU Shackleford Banks Map GRI Ancillary Map Information Document Produced to accompany the Geologic Resources Inventory (GRI) Digital Geologic Data for Cape Lookout National Seashore shkb_geomorphology.pdf Version: 10/27/2015 I Cape Lookout National Seashore Geologic Resources Inventory Ancillary Map Information Document for Cape Lookout National Seashore Table of Contents Geolog.i.c. .R...e..s.o..u..r.c..e..s.. .I.n..v.e..n..t.o..r..y. .M...a..p.. .D..o..c..u..m...e..n..t....................................................................... 1 About th..e.. .N...P..S.. .G...e..o..l.o..g..i.c. .R...e..s.o..u..r.c..e..s.. .I.n..v.e..n..t.o..r..y. .P...r.o..g..r.a..m........................................................... 2 GRI Dig.i.t.a..l. .M...a..p.. .a..n..d.. .S..o..u..r.c..e.. .M...a..p.. .C..i.t.a..t.i.o..n............................................................................... 4 Map Un.i.t. .L..i.s..t.......................................................................................................................... 5 Map Un.i.t. .D..e..s..c..r.i.p..t.i.o..n..s............................................................................................................. 6 inlet_bm... .-. .I.n..le..t. .b..e..r..m....................................................................................................................................................... 6 inlet_fla..t. .-. .I.n..l.e..t. .f.l.a..t........................................................................................................................................................ 6 inlet_sp..i.t. .-. .I.n..le..t. .s..p..i.t....................................................................................................................................................... 6 inlet_tid..a..l_..s..a..n..d.._..f..la..t. .-.. .In..l.e..t. .t.i.d..a..l .s..a..n..d.
    [Show full text]
  • Tidal Datum Changes Induced by Morphological Changes of North Carolina Coastal Inlets
    Journal of Marine Science and Engineering Article Tidal Datum Changes Induced by Morphological Changes of North Carolina Coastal Inlets Jindong Wang 1,2,* and Edward Myers 1 1 Coast Survey Development Laboratory, National Ocean Service, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, 1315 East-West Highway, Silver Spring, MD 20910, USA; [email protected] 2 Earth Resources Technology, Inc., 14401 Sweitzer Lane, Suite 300, Laurel, MD 20707, USA * Correspondence: [email protected]; Tel.: +1-301-713-2809 Academic Editor: Richard P. Signell Received: 18 July 2016; Accepted: 12 November 2016; Published: 18 November 2016 Abstract: In support of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s VDatum program, a new version of a tidal datum product for the North Carolina coastal waters has been developed to replace the initial version released in 2004. Compared with the initial version, the new version used a higher resolution grid to cover more areas and incorporated up-to-date tide, bathymetry, and shoreline data. Particularly, the old bathymetry datasets that were collected from the 1930s to the 1970s and were used in the initial version have been replaced by the new bathymetry datasets collected in the 2010s in the new version around five North Carolina inlets. This study aims at evaluating and quantifying tidal datum changes induced by morphological changes over about 40 to 80 years around the inlets. A series of tidal simulations with either the old or new bathymetry datasets used around five inlets were conducted to quantify the consequent tidal datum changes. The results showed that around certain inlets, approximately 10% change in the averaged depth could result in over 30% change in the tidal datum magnitude.
    [Show full text]
  • Cape Lookout NS Ocracoke D Lighthouse N Y a Maritime Forest 0-6 Feet Ranger Station Drinking Water R R L S E I (0-2 Meters) F
    To Nags Head OCRACOKE Natural areas within Water depths 12 Cape Lookout NS Ocracoke D Lighthouse N y A Maritime forest 0-6 feet Ranger station Drinking water r r L S e I (0-2 meters) F r Picnic area Parking e Cape Hatteras Beach and More than 6 feet g Permit required n grassland (more than 2 meters) e National s Picnic shelter Showers s HYDE COUNTY a Seashore P CARTERET COUNTY Marshland E Restrooms Sanitary disposal station Beacon I K O C A North Rock R Tidal flat Toll ferry Lodging Passenger ferry C Shell Castle O Life-Saving Service Station (Historic) PORTSMOUTH VILLAGE (Historic) Casey Ocracoke Open seasonally Island Inlet Babb-Dixon Cemetery There are no roads within Some land within the park National Ocean Survey Community Cemetery Methodist Church the national seashore; a remains private property; charts are indispensable Schoolhouse 4-wheel-drive vehicle is please respect the owner's for safe navigation in highly recommended for rights. these waters. driving on the beach. Sheep Island Tidal flats may flood quickly at high tide— depending upon winds North 0 5 Kilometers and seasons. ) y 0 5 Miles r y r r e PORTSMOUTH FLATS r F e e F t a t e S l c i a n i h l e o V r a C h t r o N ( PAMLICO SOUND PAMLICO COUNTY Mullet Shoal CARTERET COUNTY Pilontary Islands Wainwright I Shell Island Harbor Island Chain Shot Island Cricket Hog Island Island Cedar Island y Point of Grass r a d Ce n Roe dar u Isl o an B d B e ay r o h s a Lola e S l Refuge a n o WEST BAY Headquarters i t a N d Long Pt e z i r o CEDAR h NORTH CORE BANKS Cedar t ISLAND u
    [Show full text]
  • This Cooperative Management Agreement
    COOPERATIVE MANAGEMENT AGREEMENT between the NATIONAL PARK SERVICE and CARTERET COUNTY for THE COOPERATIVE MANAGEMENT of WATERWAYS SERVING NPS PROPERTIES This Cooperative Management Agreement (Agreement) is made and entered into by and between Carteret County, Waterways Management Committee (County) and the United States of America (United States), acting through the National Park Service (NPS). The County and the NPS may . hereinafter be referred to as a "Party" or collectively as "Parties." Article I - Background and Objectives Cape Lookout National Seashore (Park) consists of four principle islands that are only accessible by boat. To the east and south of the islands lies the Atlantic Ocean. North and west of the islands, numerous channels or waterways cut through shallow Core Sound. South Core Banks, located within Carteret County, North Carolina, is the major island at Cape Lookout National Seashore, the major tourist destination, and is only accessible by boat. The waterways associated with South Core Island within NPS boundaries include Great Island Ferry Channel, Channel at Back Sound, Lighthouse Channel, Les and Sally's Channel, Coast Guard Channel, Lookout Bight, and the Drain. Barden Inlet, a congressionally authorized channel, is the principle channel that feeds all these associated waterways, most of which lie within NPS boundaries, and is frequently used to reference the system. Barden Inlet dredging operations were last funded in 1975. The Park concession-operated ferry service, hosting over 100,000 visitors each year, uses Barden Inlet. Twelve of the NPS commercial use tour operators frequently use this route, and an estimated 100,000 recreational boaters access the Park via Barden Inlet.
    [Show full text]