This Week's Video Commentary

Video Commentaries

People from the grassroots campaign are talking from the heart about beach access.

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Wednesday Apr 28, 2010		PUBLIC HEARING ON THE DEIS - RALEIGH, NC See videos of many of the comments made in support of beach access
Monday Mar 22, 2010		DANNY COUCH - Student of Outer Banks History and operator of Hatteras Tours Part 1 - History, Heritage and Culture of the beaches Part 2 - Cultural significance of preserving beach access Part 3 - Recreational heritage is something we all hold in common
Monday Mar 15, 2010		JIM KEENE President of the North Carolina Beach Buggy Association (NCBBA) talks about the Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS) and the role of Traditional Cultural Properties.
Monday Mar 15, 2010		BOBBY HILLIARD This commercial and recreational fisherman explains why the words "Recreational Area" should always be included in the name of America's first national seashore.
Friday Mar 05, 2010		JOHN COUCH Special report on the release of the Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS). John talks about the importance of public participation during the DEIS process.
Monday Mar 01, 2010		STEVE HISSEY Manages Teach's Lair Marina & the Roost Tackle Shop. He calls the consent decree a "catastrophy" and says, "The environmentalists do not care about our access or economy."
Monday Feb 22, 2010		JOE THOMPSON Owner of Spa Koru, Joe says closures have been a "kick in the gut to the local economy" He tells how the community has taken a hit both economically and culturally.
Monday Feb 15, 2010		DR. MIKE BERRY Retired EPA Scientist & Deputy Director, National Center for Environmental Assessment Dr. Berry talks about getting involved in the draft release coming from the Park Service
Monday Feb 08, 2010		JOHN BONE President of the Outer Banks Chamber of Commerce John explains why beach access is important for all of Dare County and the entire State
Monday Feb 01, 2010		GARRY OLIVER of the Outer Banks Fishing Pier Garry urges everyone to get involved in the public process when the DEIS is released
Monday Jan 25, 2010		ANNE BOWERS Owner of Indian Town Gallery and an active OBPA member Anne makes a great statement, "We don't ask for a bail-out, we just want our beaches."
Monday Jan 18, 2010		BOB EAKES Owner of Red Drum Tackle Shop Bob talks candidly about how the travesty of the consent decree has hurt people.
Monday Jan 11, 2010		DON BOWERS Professional Photographer and outdoor enthusiast Don is usually behind the camera documenting access issues, now hear his perspective.
Monday Jan 04, 2010		JAKI GRAY Owner of a long-time family-run business, the Tower Circle Motel Jaki shares the heartbreak and harm to people caused by the consent decree closures.
Monday Dec 28, 2009		ROB ALDERMAN Videographer and Host of Outer Banks Angler Rob looks back on 2009 and shares his candid thoughts about preserving beach access.
Monday Dec 21, 2009		FRANK FOLB Owner of Frank & Fran's the Fisherman's Best Friend Frank speaks openly in the first video commentary to launch this new grassroots series.