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	Public Comments on ORV Rule until 9/6/11 NPS Press Release Federal Register Publication Island Free Press Article by Irene Nolan CHAPA Suggestions for Making Public Comments
	NPS closes Ramp 44 to Cape Point Click Here
	NPS announces the annual seasonal restriction of ORV access to Village beaches from May 15 to Sept 15. Learn More
	A nighttime driving restriction is in place 10 pm to 6 am from May 1 to Nov 15, 2011 Click Here
	Pre-Nesting closures for 2011 have been announced by the National Park Service. Learn more
	The National Park Service has released - Annual reports on protected species mgmt for 2010 Progress of the ORV Management Plan/EIS Law enforcement report. Click Here to View All Reports
	A Record of Decision on the Bonner Bridge clears the path for a new bridge, which is crucial for access to the Cape Hatteras National Seashore Recreational Area. Dare County Applauds the Record of Decision
	Fox News interviews John Couch, Hatteras Island business owner & OBPA President on the economic harm caused by the unprecedented beach closures. Watch the Fox News Interview
	It could take until Fall of 2011 for the Park Service to implementing a Final Rule, which would extend the consent decree for most of next year. See a projected timeline: Click Here
	A Record of Decision on the Final Environmental Impact Statement is released. See it and the complete FEIS document along with response by access organizations Click Here

News Updates

	See a projected timeline for implementing a Final Rule based on discussion at the December 2 Status Conference Click Here
	Status Conference with Federal Judge Boyle pushes back the timeline for a final rule. Read more in the Island Free Press: Click Here
	Final Environmental Impact Statement (FEIS) is available for review along with initial response by access organizations Click Here
	Hatteras Island resident Bob Spangler successfully runs 50 miles to raise money for OBPA & the local Cancer Society Click Here
	Fall newsletter has valuable info with a 2010 bird & turtle report by Larry Hardham Click Here
	Tom Strickland, Asst Sec at Interior Dept meets with Dare County and others about Bonner Bridge and beach access issues Click Here
	Night driving, 10pm to 6am, with a permit resumes Thursday, September 16 Click Here
	Normal operations for most areas following Hurricane Earl - except flooded conditions prevents access to Ramps 44, 45, 59, 72 and Salt Pond Rd, Interdunal Rd, Pole Rd Click Here
	Run For Hatteras Challenge - Hatteras Island resident Bob Spangler is going to run 50 miles to raise money for OBPA & Hatteras Island Cancer Society Click Here
	NPS is seeking comments on alternative transportation strategies for developed sites within Bodie Island District. Does not include beach areas or Bodie Island Spit. Click Here
	East side of Cape Point now open for everyone 6:00am to 10:00pm Announced by Park Service July 21, 2010 Click Here
	Cape Point open to pedestrian access Announced by Park Service July 7, 2010 Click Here
	Beach closures during July 4th holiday - Analysis of 2010 versus 2009 closures 64% of beaches closed to access for all Click Here
	Park Service seeks comments on a proposed new public boat ramp at Hatteras Inlet. Deadline is July 15, 2010 Click Here
	National Park Service charges two people with multiple charges related to an act of vandalism in Rodanthe. Click Here
	Turtle fatality on Ocracoke is believed to be the first time a nesting sea turtle has been killed by an ORV at the seashore. Click Here
	"Stand In The Sand III" - BBQ Fundraiser Fri, June 25, 12noon until dark, Buxton For more information: Click Here See a Promotional Video: Click Here
	Another pedestrian related vandalism incident, south of Ramp 4 on Bodie Island Click Here
	Pedestrian related vandalism over the Memorial Day weekend closes all access to Ramp 45 Click Here
	Public Comment period for the DEIS ended May 11. To review the material Click Here
	Ramp 23 closed south of Salvo for shorebird breeding activity Click Here
	Act of vandalism south of Ramp 38 on April 22, extends a closure by fifty meters. Signs were vandalized not birds or nests. Click Here
	Status Conference on the consent decree held March 19, 2010 before Judge Boyle Click Here
	Draft Environmental Impact Statement DEIS released on March 5, 2010. Read it, learn more, get involved Click Here
	Governor Bev Perdue urges the North Carolina Congressional Delegation to support H.R. 718 Click Here
	Pre-nesting closures for 2010 established during the week of March 8 Click Here
	Comments filed March 1, 2009 on proposed 2010 Pre-nesting closures Click Here
	Comments filed March 1, 2009 on proposed 2010 Pre-nesting closures Click Here
	Recommended 2010 Pre-nesting Closures Click Here for Text Click Here for Maps
	Report about an outrageous method they want to use to control predators at the Cape Cod National Seashore. Click Here
	Dare County opposes Audubon's request for year round closures in Cape Hatteras National Seashore Recreational Area Click Here
	Biologist Heather Shaw, Ducks Unlimited removing her name from Audubon's letter requesting year round beach closures Click Here
	Letter by Warren Judge to Superintendent Mike Murray opposing Audubon NC's 12/21/09 request for year round closures Click Here
	Comments by Chairman Warren Judge at Board of Commissioners Meeting February 1, 2010 Part 1 - Click Here
	Comments by Chairman Warren Judge at Board of Commissioners Meeting February 1, 2010 Part 2 - Click Here
	Transcript of remarks by Warren Judge at Board of Commissioners Meeting February 1, 2010 Click Here
	Audubon's outrageous letter to the National Park Service asking for year round closures Click Here
	Dare County questions the National Park Service about the photos used in their 2009 protected species annual reports Click Here
	The National Park Service releases the 2009 annual reports for protected species Click Here
	NC Senator Marc Basnight urges North Carolina Congressional Delegation to support H.R. 718 Click Here

Delay in release of the Draft Environmental Impact Statement

Sentinel publishes Jack Shea letter about controversial program

Help get ready for the release of the DEIS by the Park Service

Ramp conditions for Thanksgiving weekend reported by NPS

Mike Murrary expects DEIS late December or early January

WRAL-TV interviews Warren Judge about beach access

Senator Marc Basnight sends letter in support of beach access

Draft Environmental Impact Statement expected late this fall

Letter to the Editor correcting a misleading newspaper editorial

Special Report - Analysis of results under the consent decree

Special Report - Learn why beach access parking is limited

Special Report - Controversial program traps and kills mammals

National Award for Dare County Preserve Beach Access Website

Preserve Beach Access at "Bike the Light" Oct 3rd in Buxton

National Park Service begins ramp improvement project

Consent decree scores a failing grade

Senator Richard Burr introduces U.S. Senate Bill S.1557

Senator Kay Hagan co-sponsores U.S.Senate Bill S.1557

Congressman Walter Jones introduces H.R 718

Beach access rally Sunday, Sept 6 at the Fessenden Center

Failing Grade for the consent decree

All ramps closed 6:00pm, Aug 21 for expected heavy surf conditions

Vandalism reported again at Ramp 23

Violations at Ramp 23 cause expanded closures

Consent Decree Scores a Failing Grade

Poem by Johnnie Baum with a unique view about beach access

Mark your calendar for Sunday, Sept 6 - Fessenden Center event

Action Alert - visit your Congressional Representatives now

Senator Kay Hagan cosponsors S.1557

Senator Richard Burr reintroduces legislation S.1557

Cape Point reopens for full access & vandalism in Rodanthe

Confirmation hearing scheduled for new Park Service Director

Warren Judge remarks at Commissioners meeting, July 20, 2009

Sea turtle closure report by Larry Hardham, July 18, 2009

Pedestrian access corridor open to Cape Point, July 17, 2009

News update from OBPA - Outer Banks Preservation Association

America celebrates July 4th while freedom is still at risk

Crime Line telephone number for vandalism at Ramps 23 & 27

Residents of Hatteras Island comment to County Commissioners

Three modifications made to consent decree, June 2, 2009

Consent decree stipulation hearing scheduled for June 2, 2009

Cape Point closure announced by the National Park Service

Dare County objects to expanded vandalism closures

Two acts of vandalism expand closures

Vandalism expands pre-nesting closure

Federal judge convenes special hearing on consent decree

Reg-Neg ends without reaching consensus

Pre-nesting closures for 2009 now available

Congressman Walter B. Jones re-introduces legislation - H.R. 718

Jimmy Buffett's getaway to the beaches of Cape Hatteras

Special Reports

	Special 5-Part Series featuring Dr. Mike Berry Environmental Scientist Click Here
	Voices of the People People talk about access including comments from the DEIS Raleigh public hearing
	See videos of many of the comments made at the DEIS hearing in Raleigh Click Here
	Jim Keene, Pres. NCBBA, DEIS & Traditional Cultural Properties Click Here
	John Couch, OBPA President, on the release of the long-awaited DEIS Click Here
	Comprehensive Analysis of shorebirds and turtles under the consent decree Click Here
	Consent Decree Scores a failing grade at everyone's expense Click Here
	David Wilson's well researched Piping Plover report Click Here
	White Paper Report Why parking is so limited for beach access Click Here
	White Paper Report Predator removal program kills hundreds of mammals Click Here
	White Paper Report Why "Recreational Area" is important in the name Click Here