Cape Hatteras National Seashore Beach Access
I went on family vacations to Hatteras Island for many years. I have very fond memories of driving on the beach, finding the perfect spot and pretty much having your own space on the beach. My dad is a surfer, and he spends some time there every summer - I haven't been back in years, but I would love to. He forwarded me this website, and he has been telling me about this proposal for a while...the Audubon society, and North Carolina Park Service, are trying to ban most beach driving (and beach access in general), to protect Piping Plover and sea turtle breeding grounds. I'm sort of conflicted about this, because I'm all for birds, conservation of habitat, etc, but I feel like there could be a compromise worked out that would keep the beach accessible. This whole chain of islands is seriously threatened by rising sea levels and climate change, so people and animals should try to share until it is lost to both.
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As an Outer Banks resident the economic concern is currently outweighing my concern about the birds. As much personal concern as I do have about all wildlife this is a tough decision personally as it directly impacts the economy I depend on.
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