Coastal North Carolina
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The Battle For North Carolina S Coast
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Author : Stanley R. Riggs
language : en
Publisher: UNC Press Books
Release Date : 2011-09-05
The Battle For North Carolina S Coast written by Stanley R. Riggs and has been published by UNC Press Books this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2011-09-05 with Nature categories.
The North Carolina barrier islands, a 325-mile-long string of narrow sand islands that forms the coast of North Carolina, are one of the most beloved areas to live and visit in the United States. However, extensive barrier island segments and their associated wetlands are in jeopardy. In The Battle for North Carolina's Coast, four experts on coastal dynamics examine issues that threaten this national treasure. According to the authors, the North Carolina barrier islands are not permanent. Rather, they are highly mobile piles of sand that are impacted by sea-level rise and major storms and hurricanes. Our present development and management policies for these changing islands are in direct conflict with their natural dynamics. Revealing the urgency of the environmental and economic problems facing coastal North Carolina, this essential book offers a hopeful vision for the coast's future if we are willing to adapt to the barriers' ongoing and natural processes. This will require a radical change in our thinking about development and new approaches to the way we visit and use the coast. Ultimately, we cannot afford to lose these unique and valuable islands of opportunity. This book is an urgent call to protect our coastal resources and preserve our coastal economy.
Coastal North Carolina
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Author : Terrance Zepke
language : en
Publisher: Pineapple Press Inc
Release Date : 2004
Coastal North Carolina written by Terrance Zepke and has been published by Pineapple Press Inc this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2004 with History categories.
North Carolina's Outer Banks and Upper and Lower Coasts are full of enchantment, from the magical waters to the stunning islands, imposing lighthouses, and captivating lore. Author Zepke brings you: History and heritage of coastal communities like Manteo's Fort Raleigh, where Sir Walter Raleigh established settlements in 1585, and Kitty Hawk, the birthplace of modern aviation Main sites and attractions like Cape Hatteras's tallest lighthouse in the United States and Wilmington's 230-block historic district Complete listings of boat ramps, marinas, golf courses, and spots to practice unusual sports such as kitesurfing and hang gilding. Little-known natural gems such as Bear Island's Hammocks State Park and the Cedar Island National Wildlife Refuge
How To Read A North Carolina Beach
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Author : Orrin H. Pilkey
language : en
Publisher: UNC Press Books
Release Date : 2014-06-30
How To Read A North Carolina Beach written by Orrin H. Pilkey and has been published by UNC Press Books this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014-06-30 with Nature categories.
Take a walk on the beach with three coastal experts who reveal the secrets and the science of the North Carolina shoreline. What makes sea foam? What are those tiny sand volcanoes along the waterline? You'll find the answers to these questions and dozens more in this comprehensive field guide to the state's beaches, which shows visitors how to decipher the mysteries of the beach and interpret clues to an ever-changing geological story. Orrin Pilkey, Tracy Monegan Rice, and William Neal explore large-scale processes, such as the composition and interaction of wind, waves, and sand, as well as smaller features, such as bubble holes, drift lines, and black sands. In addition, coastal life forms large and small--from crabs and turtles to microscopic animals--are all discussed here. The concluding chapter contemplates the future of North Carolina beaches, considering the threats to their survival and assessing strategies for conservation. This indispensable beach book offers vacationers and naturalists a single source for learning to appreciate and preserve the natural features of a genuine state treasure. Southern Gateways Guide is a registered trademark of the University of North Carolina Press
The Nature Of North Carolina S Southern Coast
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Author : Dirk Frankenberg
language : en
Publisher: UNC Press Books
Release Date : 1997
The Nature Of North Carolina S Southern Coast written by Dirk Frankenberg and has been published by UNC Press Books this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1997 with Travel categories.
With The Nature of North Carolina's Southern Coast, Dirk Frankenberg's effort to provide a comprehensive field guide to the state's dynamic shoreline is complete. Picking up where his 1995 book The Nature of the Outer Banks left off, this bo
The State Of Our Coast
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Author : Coastal Carolina Press
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2002
The State Of Our Coast written by Coastal Carolina Press and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2002 with Coastal ecology categories.
The history of North Carolina's coast is long and colorful: Pirates haunted these shores, the first American settlers made landfall here, and treacherous shoals earned its waters a reputation as the Graveyard of the Atlantic. Just as fascinating as the coast's past are its beautiful natural resources and complex ecosystem. The pristine beaches stretching from Nag's Head to Wrightsville lured thousands of visitors, many of whom decided to stay. In the twentieth century, commerce and tourism finally found their way to quiet coastal communities. Soon after, development and pollution began to destroy the very natural treasures that had attracted so many newcomers. In 1982, Carteret County native Todd Miller decided that it was time to take action, and the North Carolina Coastal Federation was born. NCCF has since gained recognition as the most effective advocate for the protection of our coastal environment. In 1995, NCCF began distributing annual State of the Coast Reports aimed at helping interested citizens understand the changing faces of their wetlands, beaches, and hometowns. The State of Our Coast is published through a special agreement between NCCF and Coastal Carolina Press. Here, for the first time, five years of NCCF's State of the Coast Reports appear in one comprehensive volume. Featuring reports from 1997-2001, this compilation tackles pressing environmental issues, showcases cutting-edge ecological research, and explores controversial legislative decisions. Most of all, it presents simple, everyday ways to care for our shores. The North Carolina Coastal Federation and Coastal Carolina Press invite you to join the thousands of citizens who are working to make a difference in the state of our coast. Welcome! Book jacket.
Georgia S Amazing Coast
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Author : David Bryant
language : en
Publisher: University of Georgia Press
Release Date : 2003
Georgia S Amazing Coast written by David Bryant and has been published by University of Georgia Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2003 with Nature categories.
Fun and learning come together in Georgia's Amazing Coast, an inviting collection of one hundred short, self-contained features about the flora, fauna, and natural history of that fascinating place where land meets sea. Each page includes a full-color illustration and breezy, fact-filled commentary on coastal wildlife from fifty-foot-long northern right whales to single-cell plankton, from shy coyotes to overbearingly sociable sand gnats. Readers will learn about the lifespan of the gopher tortoise, the acting talents of the hognose snake, the health benefits of eating pawpaws, the importance of tidal fluctuations, and much more. Written for the general reader, yet solidly researched, Georgia's Amazing Coast will spark our sense of wonder and inspire us to learn even more about our natural heritage and what all of us can do to preserve it.
Cruising Guide To Coastal North Carolina
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Author : Claiborne Sellars Young
language : en
Publisher: Blair
Release Date : 1997
Cruising Guide To Coastal North Carolina written by Claiborne Sellars Young and has been published by Blair this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1997 with Sports & Recreation categories.
The only cruising guides devoted exclusively to the two Carolinas and Georgia, these volumes cover every body of water along the coast as far inland as it is safe to navigate. The guides include historical summaries, coastal folklore, listings of coastal marinas and their services, and tips on shoreside attractions.
The Nature Of North Carolina S Southern Coast
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Author : Dirk Frankenberg
language : en
Publisher: Univ of North Carolina Press
Release Date : 2012-03-12
The Nature Of North Carolina S Southern Coast written by Dirk Frankenberg and has been published by Univ of North Carolina Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2012-03-12 with Nature categories.
For some years, The Nature of North Carolina's Southern Coast has stood as an essential resource for all who treasure our coastal environment. In this book, Dirk Frankenberg describes the southern coast's beaches, inlets, and estuaries and instructs readers in the responsible exploration and enjoyment of some of North Carolina's most precious natural areas. From Ocracoke Inlet to the South Carolina border, this field guide provides a close-up look at a complex ecosystem, highlighting the processes that have shaped, and continue to shape, North Carolina's southern coast. Frankenberg identifies over 50 different areas of interest along 180 miles of coastline and presents images to help identify natural processes, plants, and plant communities. In addition, he addresses threats to these fragile coastal areas and possible solutions for these threats. Tom Earnhart's new foreword brings the book up to date, helping us appreciate why a deeper understanding of this environment is crucial to its continued enjoyment. Southern Gateways Guide is a registered trademark of the University of North Carolina Press
The Furniture Of Coastal North Carolina 1700 1820
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Author : John Bivins
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1988
The Furniture Of Coastal North Carolina 1700 1820 written by John Bivins and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1988 with Cabinetmakers categories.
The first in the Frank L. Horton Series of regional decorative arts monographs published by the Museum of Early Southern Decorative Arts, this volume by John Bivins, Jr., is a study of the interrelationship of coastal North Carolina's history, geography, settlement patterns, economy, and furniture trade from 1700-1820. The style and technology of the furniture of the Carolina coastal plain are examined in detail.
Life At The Edge Of The Sea
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Author : Candy Beal
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2002
Life At The Edge Of The Sea written by Candy Beal and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2002 with Coasts categories.
What do all of these have in common? The answer: coastal North Carolina, home to a complex and vibrant ecosystem, a diverse population, and a rich culture all its own. For years, self-reliant natives existed in harmony with their environment. But then, thousands of visitors discovered the charms of the Carolina coast. Suddenly, everything started to change. In the name of progress, developers built condos on vast stretches of barrier islands and converted sleepy waterside villages to tourist traps replete with fast-food joints and convenience stores. In 1993, motivated by the need to protect and preserve our coast, concerned citizens founded the Southern Coastal Heritage Workshop for Educators, a series dedicated to raising awareness about our coast's unique features and traditions. Since its inception, the series has offered nine residential seminars with a hands-on, shoes-off approach to learning. Lectures are often on site, at a carver's knee or knee-deep in estuarine muck, and consultants talk from the head and the heart, sharing histories, theories, and passionate beliefs stemming from years of coastal experience. Life at the Edge of the Sea is a response to our participants' many requests for workshop leaders to "write it down." In these pages you will hear from many of the "old hands" who have made our educators' workshops a resounding success. From coastal geology to estuarine dynamics, Outer Banks brogue to boat building, working waterfronts to coastal literature, African-American history to the evolution of Cape Lookout National Seashore, and Native American archaeology to pony roundups, this book provides a glimpse into the fascinating realm of Life at the Edge of the Sea. Please join us on a behind-the-scenes tour of North Carolina's coast. We hope this revealing voyage will inspire you to learn more about our coastal culture and keep alive the spirit of our shores. Book jacket.