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Subject: 2009 OBPA Prize Calendar/Fundraiser
Posted: 14/Jan/2009 at 8:24am

Winner names are posted on the OBPA's website.   Check it out!!]]> Wed, 14 Jan 2009 08:24:11 +0000 http://capehatterasapa.org/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=84&PID=100#100 http://capehatterasapa.org/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=84&PID=99#99 Author: Jody
Subject: 2009 OBPA Prize Calendar/Fundraiser
Posted: 14/Jan/2009 at 8:20am

Calendars are still available.   Get yours now while supplies last.   Limited to 1000 printed.
]]> Wed, 14 Jan 2009 08:20:56 +0000 http://capehatterasapa.org/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=84&PID=99#99 http://capehatterasapa.org/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=86&PID=98#98 Author: Jody
Subject: Re-schedule of Jan 21-22 Reg-Neg Meeting
Posted: 14/Jan/2009 at 8:19am

Negotiated Rulemaking Meeting to be Re-scheduled Superintendent Mike Murray announces that the January 21-22, 2009 meeting of the Cape Hatteras National Seashore Negotiated Rulemaking Advisory Committee is cancelled. The February 3 meeting will occur as scheduled and a Federal Register Notice has been submitted to schedule a final meeting onThursday – Friday, February 26 - 27, 2009. The latter meeting will begineach day at 8:30 a.m. at Wright Brothers National Monument in Kill DevilHills, North Carolina. Cancellation of the late January meeting will give several subcommittees additional work time to continue preparation of proposals on several key unresolved issues, including the designation of ORV routes and areas, sitespecific management at inlets and Cape Point, hours of allowable nightdriving, and management of beaches in front of the villages during the off-season. Details and status of the subcommittee proposals will bereported to and deliberated by the full committee at the February 3meeting. The late February meeting will provide the Committee with time to integrate the various subcommittee documents into a comprehensive packagefor final deliberation. “I commend the Committee members for their continued hard work on these very difficult issues,” said Superintendent Murray. “NPS is committed to completing the negotiated rulemaking process. Though we are operating under firm deadlines for completing the process, I want to ensure that the remaining meetings are scheduled and structured to give the Committee its best chance of success.” -NPS-]]> Wed, 14 Jan 2009 08:19:23 +0000 http://capehatterasapa.org/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=86&PID=98#98 http://capehatterasapa.org/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=85&PID=97#97 Author: Jody
Subject: Beach Access Report 10/23/08
Posted: 24/Oct/2008 at 8:21am

National Park Service Beach Access Report
for October 23 2008
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: October 23, 2008
CONTACT: 252-473-2111, ext. 148

Report resource protection area violations to:Dare Central Communications Center: 252-473-3444
Hyde County Dispatch: 252-928-3171
Ocracoke Sheriff Dept: 252-928-7301

As of October 23rd, NPS staff have documented 113 sea turtle nests onnational seashore beaches during the 2008 season, of which, 110 nests havehatched or been removed. There are 3 nests left on Hatteras Island (nonein ORV use areas). No new turtle nest closures will be installed for therest of the 2008 season. Park visitors will find three remaining full beach turtle closures. Underthe terms of the Consent Decree, all sea turtle nest that have reachedtheir “hatch window” of day 50 will be protected with a full beach closure(dunes to surf) until that particular nest hatches. Nests that reach 50days of incubation after September 15th will also be protected by fullbeach closures. There will be no ORV access in front or behind these nestsunless otherwise posted. These closures will apply to ORV beaches andVillage beaches that are open to driving. These closures were deemednecessary to protect emerging hatchlings from the lighting effects ofnight-time driving, which re-opened September 16th. As of September 16th, 2008, in areas open to ORV use, night driving isallowed with a night driving permit. There is no cost or limit to thepermit and permits are available online at www.nps.gov/caha, all parkVisitor Centers and Campgrounds, Outer Banks Visitor Bureau VisitorCenters, and local tackle shops. Night beach driving permits will berequired for off-road vehicle use (signed/dated by the driver and displayedin the windshield of the vehicle) on all Cape Hatteras National Seashoreocean beaches between the hours of 10:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m. from September16 to November 15. For further information, please call (252) 473-2111ext. 148. Google Earth maps are available at:www.nps.gov/caha All marked boundaries of closed areas, including resource protection areas,found in the field are the actual, legal boundaries of designated closedareas and supersede any information in this report. Park visitors MUST payclose attention to and comply with any closed area and resource protectionarea boundaries as found in the field. All resource protection areas areclearly marked with carsonite posts, signs, string, wooden poles or othermarkers.    Bodie Island (Coquina Beach to Oregon Inlet)There are approximately 5.7 miles of ocean shoreline from Ramp 1 toOregon Inlet. Approximately 5.7 miles are open to pedestrian access.Approximately 4.3 miles are open to ORV access on Bodie Island and thereare no miles closed to access due to RESOURCE PROTECTION area. Ramp 1 – Ramp 2 (Coquina Beach Area) – 1.4 milesThe beach is open for pedestrian access but no ORV access. Annualseasonal closures went into effect on May 15, 2008 and extend from Ramp1 to 0.1 of mile south of Ramp 2. Ramp 2 – Ramp 4 to Bodie Island Spit – 4.2 milesRamp 2 is open for ORV use. North of Ramp 4, the beach is open for ORVaccess for 2.4 miles and open for pedestrian access approximately 3.5miles. South of Ramp 4 the beach is open for ORV access 2.1 miles andopen for pedestrian access 2.2 miles.The RESOURCE protection (prenesting) area has been reduced to a winterresource closure for non-breeding/wintering birds on August 26,2008. It includes interior areas of the spit and portions of the“pond” shoreline. The resource closure is marked with redcarsonite posts as closed to all access. The ORV corridor ismarked with brown carsonite posts. Pedestrian access is permitted,but pets are prohibited outside of the ORV corridor at this site.A few hundred feet of the sound shoreline adjacent to the BonnerBridge is closed to ORVs, but open to pedestrians and boatlandings, based on current shoreline conditions. Hatteras Island (South Boundary of PINWR south to Hatteras Inlet)Hatteras Island has a total distance of 42.9 miles of ocean shoreline.Approximately 42.7 miles of ocean shoreline are open to pedestrianaccess. Approximately 34 miles are open for ORV access on HatterasIsland. In addition to the annual seasonal ORV closures, ORV use isrestricted by 6.3 miles of SAFETY closures. Approximately 0.2 miles areclosed to all access due to RESOURCE PROTECTION areas. The week ofOctober 26th, as sea turtle nest “hatch window” dates approach, thevisiting public can expect to see a few remaining sea turtle nests onHatteras Island, none affect ORV through access. Villages of Rodanthe, Waves, and Salvo: (north of Ramp 23 for 3 miles toPea Island NWR boundary)The beach areas in front of the villages of Rodanthe, Waves, and Salvoare open to ORV and pedestrian access. Ramp 23 – Ramp 27: (4.3 miles)The beach is open for ORV and pedestrian access for 4.3 miles betweenRamp 23 and Ramp 27. Ramp 27 – Ramp 30: (2.2 miles)The beach is open for ORV and pedestrian access for 2.2 miles betweenRamp 27 and Ramp 30. Ramp 30 – Ramp 34: (4.3 miles)The beach is open for ORV and pedestrian access for 4.3 miles betweenRamp 30 and Ramp 34. Ramp 34 - Ramp 38: (beaches in front of Avon = 4.0 miles)The beach is open for ORV and pedestrian access for 4.0 miles betweenRamp 34 and Ramp 38. Ramp 38 - Ramp 43: (6.0 miles)Currently, there is no through access for ORVs between Ramp 38 and Ramp43. Pedestrian access is open for 6.0 miles between Ramp 38 and Ramp43.A SAFETY closure is 3.6 miles long, beginning 2.0 miles south of Ramp38 to 0.4 of a mile north of Ramp 43, was adjusted on May 14.This section is open to pedestrian access, but not ORV access. Ramp 43 - Ramp 44: (0.3 of a mile)The beach is open for ORV and pedestrian access from Ramp 43 to Ramp 44and north of Ramp 43 for 0.4 of a mile. Ramp 44 - Ramp 45 (Cape Point): (2.4 miles)Ramp 44 is open. Salt Pond Road is open. Ramp 45 is open. There ispedestrian access along the ocean shoreline from Ramp 44 to Ramp 45 for2.4 miles. The RESOURCE protection (prenesting) area was reduced to a winterresource closure for non-breeding/wintering birds at Cape Point onAugust 25, 2008. It includes interior areas of the spit and theponds in the interdunal areas. There is ORV access from Ramp 44south to the tip and around the point to the Salt Pond Road andthe ORV corridor is marked with brown carsonite posts. Pedestrianaccess is permitted, but pets are prohibited, outside of the ORVcorridor at this site. Ramp 45 to Ramp 49 (South Beach): (3.4 miles)Ramp 45 is open. Salt Pond Road is open. There is through access forORVs and pedestrians between Ramp 45 and 49.A RESOURCE protection area (prenesting area) was removed and hastransitioned to an ORV corridor on August 25, 2008. It includesupper beach areas that encompass the dunes and extends towards theocean. Ramp 49 - Ramp 55: (5.9 miles; includes Sandy Bay soundside parkingarea)The beach is open to ORV for 0.4 miles southwest of Ramp 49 and 0.1of a mile east of Ramp 55 (in front of Frisco and Hatteras Villages).Currently, there is no through ORV access between Ramp 49 and Ramp55, but pedestrian access is open for 5.9 miles from Ramp 49 to Ramp55. The beach in front of Frisco Village to Hatteras Village is open topedestrian access, but not ORV access for 4.7 miles.Another RESOURCE protection area (sea turtle nest site) is located1.6 miles west of Ramp 49. This area was expanded on September25. This area is within a village closure and therefore does notaffect ORV access and pedestrian access is available behind thedesignated protection area. This nest is within the expected“hatch window.”A RESOURCE protection area (sea turtle nest site) is located 1.2miles north of Ramp 55. This area was expanded on October 9th.This nest is located in an annual village closure and thereforewill not affect ORV access. This is a full beach closure; therewill be pedestrian access behind the nest outside of the signedprotection area. This nest is within the expected “hatch window.”Another RESOURCE protection area (sea turtle nest site) is located1.2 miles north of Ramp 55. This area was expanded on October 9th. This nest is located in an annual village closure and thereforewill not affect ORV access. This is a full beach closure; therewill be pedestrian access behind the nest outside of the signedprotection area. This nest is within the expected “hatch window.” Ramp 55 - Hatteras Inlet: (2.7 miles)ORV and pedestrian access is open for 2.5 miles along the oceanshoreline from Ramp 55 west to the Hatteras Inlet. The Pole Road isopen from Ramp 55 west to Hatteras Inlet. The Cable Crossing routeis open to access on the sound shoreline. The Spur Road is open toaccess to the sound shoreline. A RESOURCE protection (prenesting) area at the Isabel overwashtransitioned to a winter resource closure fornon-breeding/wintering birds from the sound shoreline to theocean dune on July 15, 2008. The Pole Road is open in front ofthe overwash fan areas and there is also ocean shorelineaccess.A RESOURCE protection (prenesting) area will be reduced to awinter resource closure for non-breeding/wintering birds atHatteras Inlet on September 2, 2008. It includes interiorareas south of the Pole Road. There is ORV access from Ramp 55south, and from the southern terminus of the Pole Road on theocean shoreline, to the tip and around the point to the Rip”and sound shoreline. The ORV corridor is marked with browncarsonite posts. Pedestrian access is permitted, but pets areprohibited, outside of the ORV corridor at this site. The areais experiencing a high rate of shoreline erosion and will bemonitored daily should it become necessary to install a safetyclosure for ORVs. Ocracoke IslandThe Ocracoke Island District has a total distance of 18.2 miles of oceanshoreline. Approximately 17.5 miles are open to pedestrian access.Approximately 10.5 miles are open to ORV access on Ocracoke Island. ORVuse is restricted by a 4.8 mile SAFETY closure. Approximately 0.7 milesare closed to all access for RESOURCE PROTECTION areas. Ramp 59 - Ramp 67: (7.8 miles; includes North Ocracoke Spit)There is no through ORV shoreline access between these two ramps.Pedestrian access is open from Ramp 59 to Ramp 67, 6.4 miles in length. A RESOURCE protection (prenesting) area was REMOVED at North OcracokeSpit on July 15, 2008 and a migrating/wintering closure wasestablished on August 6, 2008.A SAFETY closure, 4.8 miles long, begins 1.0 miles south of Ramp 59 to1.4 miles north of Ramp 67. This safety closure, adjusted on May14, is open to pedestrian access, but not to ORV access and isstill in effect. Ramp 67 - Ramp 70 (includes Ramp 68): (3.8 miles; includes Ramp 68)There is no through ORV shoreline access between Ramp 67 and Ramp 70.Pedestrian access is open. The annual seasonal beach closure in front ofthe Ocracoke Campground and Day Use area went into effect on May 15,2008. The beach from is open from Ramp 68 to Ramp 70. Ramp 70 - Ramp 72 (1.8 miles) and Ramp 72 to South Ocracoke Spit (4.4miles):The ocean shoreline is open to ORV and pedestrian access for 2.3 milessouth of Ramp 72 to the tip of South Point.A RESOURCE protection (prenesting) area has been reduced to a winterresource closure for non-breeding/wintering birds on August 28,2008. It encompasses interior and soundside areas of the spit.The resource closure is marked with red carsonite posts as closedto all access. The ORV corridor is marked with brown carsoniteposts. Pedestrian access is permitted, but pets are prohibited,outside of the ORV corridor at this site. A few hundred feet ofthe sound shoreline on the southwest side of the point is closed toORVs, but open to pedestrians and boat landings, based on currentshoreline conditions. Ocean shoreline access is available for 2.3miles from Ramp 72 south. ]]> Fri, 24 Oct 2008 08:21:49 +0000 http://capehatterasapa.org/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=85&PID=97#97 http://capehatterasapa.org/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=84&PID=96#96 Author: Jody
Subject: 2009 OBPA Prize Calendar/Fundraiser
Posted: 13/Oct/2008 at 8:36am

The 2009 OBPA Calendars are now available at most local tackle shops as well as OBPA's website.

The 2008 Calendars were a huge success & help to raise alot of money for our war chest.

The 2008 Calendar had only 119 prizes, but the 2009 Calendar has over 200 prizes.

I thank Jody Wilson for stepping up and taking over this project. She worked her arse off for this fund-raiser and her convictions of Free and Open Beaches. Jody spent the last 3 months putting this together and I know that I am very proud of her.

The Calendars will remain at $35.00 at the tackle shops/online $38.00($3.00 s/h)( for orders on-line the raffle card will be filled out prior to mailing of calendar) and have been limited to 1000 being printed. So get one while available!!! First drawing is 1/1/09.

Your participation & contributions for Beach Access is always greatly appreciated.   The Calendar is a way for people to give to OBPA to show support & maybe win something in the process.

Rob Alderman ]]> Mon, 13 Oct 2008 08:36:22 +0000 http://capehatterasapa.org/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=84&PID=96#96 http://capehatterasapa.org/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=83&PID=95#95 Author: Jody
Subject: Beach Access Report for September 18, 2008
Posted: 21/Sep/2008 at 4:49pm

National Park Service Beach Access Report for September 18, 2008
IMMEDIATE RELEASE: September 18, 2008
CONTACT: 252-473-2111, ext.

*Bold, blue print = updated news.**Bold, dark red print = projected sea turtle nest closures**Report resource protection area violations to:Dare Central Communications Center: 252-473-3444Hyde County Dispatch: 252-928-3171Ocracoke Sheriff Dept: 252-928-7301 The 2008 bird breeding season has concluded and the sea turtle nestingseason is tapering off as well. As of September 18th, NPS staff havedocumented 113 sea turtle nests on national seashore beaches during the2008 season, of which, 81 nests have hatched or been removed. Beginning on September 15th, visitors will find a few remaining full beachturtle closures throughout the Park. Under the terms of the ConsentDecree, all sea turtle nest that have reached their “hatch window” of day50 will be protected with a full beach closure (dunes to surf) until thatparticular nest hatches. Nests that reach 50 days of incubation afterSeptember 15th will also be protected by full beach closures. There willbe no ORV access in front or behind these nests unless otherwise posted.These closures will apply to ORV beaches and Village beaches that arescheduled to be opened to driving. These closures were deemed necessary toprotect emerging hatchlings from the lighting effects of night-timedriving, which re-opens on September 16th. As of September 16th, in areas open to ORV use, night driving is allowedwith a night driving permit. There is no cost or limit to the permit andpermits are available online at www.nps.gov/caha, all park Visitor Centersand Campgrounds, Outer Banks Visitor Bureau Visitor Centers, and localtackle shops. Night beach driving permits will be required for off-roadvehicle use (signed/dated by the driver and displayed in the windshield ofthe vehicle) on all Cape Hatteras National Seashore ocean beaches betweenthe hours of 10:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m. from September 16 to November 15.For further information, please call (252) 473-2111 ext. 148. Google Earth maps are available at:www.nps.gov/caha Temporary resource protection areas are necessary to protect threatened andendangered species and species of concern including Piping Plovers,American Oystercatchers, Colonial Waterbirds (Terns and Skimmers), and seaturtles. Posted areas are closed to vehicles, pedestrians and pets. Petsmust be physically restrained at all times on a leash no greater than 6feet on all National Seashore beaches. The marked boundaries found in the field are the actual, legal boundariesof the closed areas and supersede any information in this report. Parkvisitors MUST pay close attention to and comply with resource protectionarea boundaries as found in the field. All resource protection areas areclearly marked with carsonite posts, signs, string, wooden poles or othermarkers. Bodie Island (Coquina Beach to Oregon Inlet)There are approximately 5.7 miles of ocean shoreline from Ramp 1 toOregon Inlet. Approximately 5.7 miles are open to pedestrian access.Approximately 4.3 miles are open to ORV access on Bodie Island and thereare no miles closed to access due to RESOURCE PROTECTION (seas turtlenest) area. Ramp 1 – Ramp 2 (Coquina Beach Area) – 1.4 milesThe beach is open for pedestrian access but no ORV access. Annualseasonal closures went into effect on May 15, 2008 and extend from Ramp1 to 0.1 of mile south of Ramp 2. Ramp 2 – Ramp 4 to Bodie Island Spit – 4.2 milesNorth of Ramp 4, the beach is open for ORV access for 2.2 miles and openfor pedestrian access approximately 3.5 miles. South of Ramp 4 thebeach is open for ORV access 2.1 miles and open for pedestrian access2.2 miles.The RESOURCE protection (prenesting) area has been reduced to a winterresource closure for non-breeding/wintering birds on August 26,2008. It includes interior areas of the spit and portions of the“pond” shoreline. The resource closure is marked with redcarsonite posts as closed to all access. The ORV corridor ismarked with brown carsonite posts. Pedestrian access is permitted,but pets are prohibited outside of the ORV corridor at this site.A few hundred feet of the sound shoreline adjacent to the BonnerBridge is closed to ORVs, but open to pedestrians and boatlandings, based on current shoreline conditions. Hatteras Island (South Boundary of PINWR south to Hatteras Inlet)Hatteras Island has a total distance of 42.9 miles of ocean shoreline.Approximately 42.9 miles of ocean shoreline are open to pedestrianaccess. Approximately 27 miles are open for ORV access on HatterasIsland. In addition to the annual seasonal ORV closures, ORV use isrestricted by 6.3 miles of SAFETY closures. Approximately 0.9 miles areclosed to all access due to RESOURCE PROTECTION areas. The week ofSeptember 21st, as sea turtle nest “hatch window” dates approach, thevisiting public can expect to see additional full beach closures onHatteras Island. Villages of Rodanthe, Waves, and Salvo: (north of Ramp 23 for 3 miles toPea Island NWR boundary)The beach areas in front of the villages of Rodanthe, Waves, and Salvoare open to ORV and pedestrian access. Ramp 23 – Ramp 27: (4.3 miles)The beach is open for ORV and pedestrian access between Ramp 23 and Ramp27 except where sea turtle nests protection areas exist. A RESOURCE protection area (sea turtle nest site) is locatedapproximately 2.2 miles north of Ramp 23. This area will beexpanded on September 4. Pedestrian access is available behindthe next closure outside of the signed protection area. Theturtle nest is within the expected "hatch window."A RESOURCE protection area (sea turtle nest site) is located 0.9 of amile north of Rodanthe Pier. This area will be expanded onSeptember 15. There will be no ORV or pedestrian access availablebehind the nest. This nest is within the expected “hatch window.”A RESOURCE protection area (sea turtle nest site) is locatedapproximately 1.0 miles north of Ramp 27. This area will beexpanded on September 14. There will be no ORV and pedestrianaccess available behind the nest because there is inadequate spaceabove the nest and toe of the dune for an ORV or pedestrianbypass. The nest is within the expected “hatch window.”A RESOURCE protection area (sea turtle nest site) is locatedapproximately 1.0 miles north of Ramp 27. This area will beexpanded on September 21. There will be no ORV and pedestrianaccess available behind the nest because there is inadequate spaceabove the nest and toe of the dune for an ORV or pedestrianbypass. The nest is within the expected “hatch window.” Ramp 27 – Ramp 30: (2.2 miles)The beach is open for ORV and pedestrian access for 2.2 miles betweenRamp 27 and Ramp 30. Ramp 30 – Ramp 34: (4.3 miles)The beach is open for ORV and pedestrian access for 4.3 miles betweenRamp 30 and Ramp 34. Ramp 34 - Ramp 38: (beaches in front of Avon = 4.0 miles)The beach is open for ORV and pedestrian access for 4.0 miles betweenRamp 34 and Ramp 38. A RESOURCE protection area (sea turtle nest site) is locatedapproximately 0.8 of a mile north of Ramp 38. This area will beexpanded on August 26. Pedestrian access is available behind thenest closure outside of the signed protected area. The turtlenest is within the expected “hatch window.” Ramp 38 - Ramp 43: (6.0 miles)Currently, there is no through access for ORVs between Ramp 38 and Ramp43. Pedestrian access is open for 6.0 miles between Ramp 38 and Ramp43. A SAFETY closure is 3.6 miles long, beginning 2.0 miles south of Ramp38 to 0.4 of a mile north of Ramp 43, was adjusted on May 14.This section is open to pedestrian access, but not ORV access.A RESOURCE protection area (sea turtle nest site) is locatedapproximately 0.5 of a mile south of Ramp 38. This area will beexpanded on September 2 and there will be ORV and pedestrianaccess behind the nest closure outside of the signed protectionarea. The nest is within the expected “hatch window.” A RESOURCE protection area (sea turtle nest site) is locatedapproximately 1.6 miles south of Ramp 38. This area will beexpanded on September 4. There will be ORV and pedestrian accessbehind the nest closure outside of the signed protection area. Thenest is within the expected "hatch window." A RESOURCE protection area (sea turtle nest site) is locatedapproximately 0.6 mile north of Ramp 43. This area will beexpanded on September 7, 2008. This is within the annual lifeguardswim beach and therefore does not affect ORV access. Pedestrianaccess is available behind the nest closure outside of the signedprotection area. The nest is within the expected "hatch window." A RESOURCE protection area (sea turtle nest site) is locatedapproximately 1.3 miles north of Ramp 43. This area will beexpanded on August 30. This is within the seasonal lifeguard swimbeach and therefore does not affect ORV access. Pedestrian accessis available behind the nest closure outside of the signedprotection area. The nest is within the expected “hatch window.”A RESOURCE protection area (sea turtle nest site) is locatedapproximately 0.6 of a mile north of Ramp 43. This area will beexpanded on September 22. This is within the seasonal swim beacharea and therefore does not affect ORV access. Pedestrian accessis available behind the nest closure outside of the signedprotection area. The nest is within the expected “hatch window.” Ramp 43 - Ramp 44: (0.3 of a mile)The beach is open for ORV and pedestrian access from Ramp 43 to Ramp 44and north of Ramp 43 for 0.4 of a mile. Access south to Cape Point viaRamp 44 is temporarily closed due to turtle nests but access to CapePoint is available via the Salt Pond Road. Ramp 44 - Ramp 45 (Cape Point): (2.4 miles)Ramp 44 is open but access south to Cape Point is temporarily closed.Salt Pond Road is open and access to Cape Point from Salt Pond Road isopen. Ramp 45 is open.The RESOURCE protection (prenesting) area has been reduced to awinter resource closure for non-breeding/wintering birds at CapePoint on August 25, 2008. It includes interior areas of the spitand the ponds in the interdunal areas. There is ORV access fromRamp 44 south to the tip and around the point to the Salt PondRoad and the ORV corridor is marked with brown carsonite posts.Pedestrian access is permitted, but pets are prohibited, outsideof the ORV corridor at this site.A RESOURCE protection area (sea turtle nest site) is locatedapproximately 0.1 of a mile south of Ramp 44. This area will beexpanded on September 8. There is ORV and pedestrian access behindthe nest closure outside of the signed protection area. This nestis within the expected "hatch window."A RESOURCE protection area (sea turtle nest site) is locatedapproximately 0.4 of a mile south of Ramp 44. This area will beexpanded on August 25, 2008. This is a full beach closure. Therewill not be ORV or pedestrian access available behind the nestclosure because of the location of the nest against the toe of thedune. The nest is within the expected “hatch window.”A RESOURCE protection area (sea turtle nest site) is locatedapproximately 0.4 of a mile south of Ramp 44. This area will beexpanded on September 6, 2008. This is a full beach closure.Access to Cape Point around this closure will be provided via theinter-dunal bypass route. The nest is within the expected "hatchwindow."A RESOURCE protection area (sea turtle nest site) is locatedapproximately 0.4 of a mile south of Ramp 44. This area will beexpanded on September 9, 2008. This is a full beach closure. Therewill NOT be ORV or pedestrian access available behind the nestclosure because of the location of the nest against the toe of thedune, which will close this access route to Cape Point. There isaccess to Cape Point via the inter-dunal road to Salt Pond Road,then east along the beach to Cape Point. The nest is within theexpected "hatch window." Ramp 45 to Ramp 49 (South Beach): (3.4 miles)Ramp 45 is open. Salt Pond Road is open. Currently, there is nothrough access for ORVs between Ramp 45 and 49 due to a resourceprotection closure for a sea turtle nest. There is pedestrian accessalong the ocean shoreline from Ramp 45 to Ramp 49 for 3.4 miles. A RESOURCE protection area (prenesting area) was removed and hastransitioned to an ORV corridor on August 25, 2008. It includesupper beach areas that encompass the dunes and extends towards theocean.A RESOURCE protection area (sea turtle nest site) is located 0.2miles east of Ramp 45. This area will be expanded on September23. There will be no ORV or pedestrian access available behindthe nest. This nest is within the expected “hatch window.”A RESOURCE protection area (sea turtle nest site) is locatedapproximately 0.5 miles west of Ramp 45. This area will beexpanded on September 7, 2008. There will be ORV and pedestrianaccess behind the nest closure outside of the signed protectionarea. The nest is within the expected "hatch window."A RESOURCE protection area (sea turtle nest site) is locatedapproximately 0.7 miles west of Ramp 45. This area will beexpanded on September 7, 2008. There will be ORV and pedestrianaccess behind the nest closure outside of the signed protectionarea. The nest is within the expected "hatch window."A RESOURCE protection area (sea turtle nest site) is located 0.5 mileeast of Ramp 49. This is a full beach closure. This area will beexpanded on September 3. There will be no ORV and pedestrianaccess behind the nest because there is inadequate space above thenest and the toe of the dune for an ORV or pedestrian bypass. Thenest is within the expected “hatch window.”A RESOURCE protection area (sea turtle nest site) is located 0.2 of amile east of Ramp 49. This area will be expanded on September 11.There will be no ORV and pedestrian access behind the nest becausethere is inadequate space above the nest and the toe of the dunefor an ORV or pedestrian bypass. The nest is within the expected“hatch window.”   Ramp 49 - Ramp 55: (5.9 miles; includes Sandy Bay soundside parkingarea)The beach is open to ORV for 0.4 miles southwest of Ramp 49 and 0.1of a mile east of Ramp 55 (in front of Frisco and Hatteras Villages).Currently, there is no through ORV access between Ramp 49 and Ramp55, but pedestrian access is open for 5.9 miles from Ramp 49 to Ramp55. The beach in front of Frisco Village to Hatteras Village is open topedestrian access, but not ORV access for 4.7 miles.A RESOURCE protection area (sea turtle nest site) is located 0.3 of amile west of Ramp 49. This area will be expanded on September 15.There will be no ORV and pedestrian access behind the nest becausethere is inadequate space above the nest and the toe of the dunefor an ORV or pedestrian bypass. The nest is within the expected“hatch window.”A RESOURCE protection area (sea turtle nest site) is locatedapproximately 3.1 miles north of Ramp 55. This area will beexpanded on September 9. This is within a SAFETY closure andtherefore does not affect ORV access. There will be a pedestrianaccess behind (west) of the nest closure outside of the signedprotection area. The turtle nest is within the expected "hatchwindow." Ramp 55 - Hatteras Inlet: (2.7 miles)ORV and pedestrian access is open for 2.5 miles along the oceanshoreline from Ramp 55 west to the Hatteras Inlet. The Pole Road isopen from Ramp 55 west to Hatteras Inlet. The Cable Crossing routeis open to access on the sound shoreline. The Spur Road is open toaccess to the sound shoreline. A RESOURCE protection (prenesting) area at the Isabel overwashtransitioned to a winter resource closure fornon-breeding/wintering birds from the sound shoreline to theocean dune on July 15, 2008. The Pole Road is open in front ofthe overwash fan areas and there is also ocean shorelineaccess.A RESOURCE protection (prenesting) area will be reduced to awinter resource closure for non-breeding/wintering birds atHatteras Inlet on September 2, 2008. It includes interiorareas south of the Pole Road. There is ORV access from Ramp 55south, and from the southern terminus of the Pole Road on theocean shoreline, to the tip and around the point to the Rip”and sound shoreline. The ORV corridor is marked with browncarsonite posts. Pedestrian access is permitted, but pets areprohibited, outside of the ORV corridor at this site. The areais experiencing a high rate of shoreline erosion and will bemonitored daily should it become necessary to install a safetyclosure for ORVs.A RESOURCE protection area (sea turtle nest site) is locatedapproximately 3.1 miles north of Ramp 55. This area will beexpanded on September 9. This is within a SAFETY closure andtherefore does not affect ORV access. There will be apedestrian access behind (west) of the nest closure outside ofthe signed protection area. The turtle nest is within theexpected "hatch window." Ocracoke IslandThe Ocracoke Island District has a total distance of 18.2 miles of oceanshoreline. Approximately 17.3 miles are open to pedestrian access.Approximately 9.7 miles are open to ORV access on Ocracoke Island. ORVuse is restricted by a 4.8 mile SAFETY closure. Approximately 0.9 milesare closed to all access for RESOURCE PROTECTION areas. During the weekof September 21st, as sea turtle nest “hatch window” dates approach, thevisiting public can expect to see additional full beach closures onOcracoke Island. Ramp 59 - Ramp 67: (7.8 miles; includes North Ocracoke Spit)There is no through ORV shoreline access between these two ramps.Pedestrian access is open from Ramp 59 to Ramp 67, 6.4 miles in length.A RESOURCE protection (prenesting) area was REMOVED at North OcracokeSpit on July 15, 2008 and a migrating/wintering closure wasestablished on August 6, 2008.A SAFETY closure, 4.8 miles long, begins 1.0 miles south of Ramp 59 to1.4 miles north of Ramp 67, was adjusted on May 14 is still ineffect. This section is open to pedestrian access, but not to ORVaccess.A RESOURCE protection area (sea turtle nest site) is locatedapproximately 0.6 miles south of Ramp 59. This area will beexpanded on September 4. This is a full beach closure. There willnot be ORV or pedestrian access available behind the nest closurebecause of the location of the nest against the toe of the dune.The nest is within the expected "hatch window."A RESOURCE protection area (sea turtle nest site) is located 1.4 milessouth of Ramp 59. This area will be expanded on September 14.This area is within a SAFETY closure and therefore does not affectORV access. Pedestrian access is not available behind the nestbecause of the location of the nest against the toe of the dune.The nest is within the expected “hatch window.”A RESOURCE protection area (sea turtle nest site) is located 1.5 milessouth of Ramp 59. This area will be expanded on September 15.This area is within a SAFETY closure and therefore does not affectORV access. Pedestrian access is not available behind the nestbecause of the location of the nest against the toe of the dune.The nest is within the expected “hatch window.”A RESOURCE protection area (sea turtle nest site) is locatedapproximately 2.4 miles south of Ramp 59. This area will beexpanded on September 4. This area is within a SAFETY closure andtherefore does not affect ORV access. Pedestrian access is notavailable behind the nest closure because of the location of thenest against the toe of the dune. The nest is within the expected"hatch window." Ramp 67 - Ramp 70 (includes Ramp 68): (3.8 miles; includes Ramp 68)There is no through ORV shoreline access between Ramp 67 and Ramp 70.Pedestrian access is open. The annual seasonal beach closure in front ofthe Ocracoke Campground and Day Use area went into effect on May 15,2008. The beach from is open from Ramp 68 to Ramp 70. A RESOURCE protection area (sea turtle nest site) is located 0.2 of amile north of Ramp 68. This area will be expanded on September 16.This area is within a SAFETY closure and therefore does not affectORV access. Pedestrian access is not available behind the nestbecause of the location of the nest against the toe of the dune.The nest is within the expected “hatch window.” Ramp 70 - Ramp 72 (1.8 miles) and Ramp 72 to South Ocracoke Spit (4.4miles):The ocean shoreline is open to ORV and pedestrian access for 2.3 milessouth of Ramp 72 to the tip of South Point.A RESOURCE protection (prenesting) area has been reduced to a winterresource closure for non-breeding/wintering birds on August 28,2008. It encompasses interior and soundside areas of the spit.The resource closure is marked with red carsonite posts as closedto all access. The ORV corridor is marked with brown carsoniteposts. Pedestrian access is permitted, but pets are prohibited,outside of the ORV corridor at this site. A few hundred feet ofthe sound shoreline on the southwest side of the point is closed toORVs, but open to pedestrians and boat landings, based on currentshoreline conditions. Ocean shoreline access is available for 2.3miles from Ramp 72 south. -NPS-]]> Sun, 21 Sep 2008 16:49:17 +0000 http://capehatterasapa.org/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=83&PID=95#95 http://capehatterasapa.org/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=82&PID=94#94 Author: Jody
Subject: Bodie Island Lighthouse
Posted: 21/Sep/2008 at 4:41pm

National Park Service News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
DATE: September 19, 2008
CONTACT: 252-473-2111

Bodie Island Lighthouse Named in Top Threefor JELD-WEN Restoration Initiative Outer Banks Superintendent Mike Murray welcomed the news that Bodie IslandLighthouse has been selected as one of three finalists in this year’sJELD-WEN Reliable Lighthouse Restoration Initiative. Based on publicpolling results, Bodie Island Lighthouse is one of the three nomineesmoving forward in the selection process. The voting process narrowed thefield of twelve lighthouse finalists down to three this week. The three finalists are, in alphabetical order, are Bodie Island LightStation, Grand Traverse Lighthouse and New Canal Lighthouse; and together,they generated 70% of the votes. JELD-WEN Reliable will continue toevaluate lighthouse’s needs, requirements, and overall restoration plans toselect the ultimate winner and announce the decision later this fall. “It is a true honor to have one of the National Seashore’s belovedlighthouses chosen from among 50 nominees around the United States,” statedSuperintendent Mike Murray. “We encourage the public to continue theirsupport of this effort by visiting www.jeld-wen.com/lighthouse.com or bycontacting the Outer Banks Lighthouse Society President Bett Padgett atbett@outerbankslighthousesociety.org for more information.” For additional information, contact the park at 252-473-2111 ext. 148. -NPS-    ]]> Sun, 21 Sep 2008 16:41:04 +0000 http://capehatterasapa.org/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=82&PID=94#94 http://capehatterasapa.org/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=81&PID=93#93 Author: Jody
Subject: NPS Implements ORV Night Driving Permits & Reopens
Posted: 16/Sep/2008 at 8:42am

National Park Service News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: DATE: September 15, 2008CONTACT: 252-473-2111 NPS


Implements ORV Night Driving Permits on September 16 and Reopens Seasonally Closed Villages Beaches to ORV Use

Outer Banks Group Superintendent Mike Murray announced that Tuesday,September 16, 2008, two changes occur on Cape Hatteras National Seashorebeaches:1) The implementation of the Off-Road Vehicle (ORV) night beach drivingpermit begins and continues through November 15, 2008 for all beaches inCape Hatteras National Seashore. A night driving permit, signed and datedby the driver of the vehicle, must be displayed in the windshield of thevehicle between the hours of 10:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m.2) Seasonally closed village beaches reopen to ORV use. Under the terms of the Consent Decree, beginning September 16th, in areasopen to ORV use, in order to protect remaining sea turtle nest andhatchlings, night driving is only allowed with a night driving permit inthe driver’s possession. There is no cost or number limitation to thepermit. The permit is available online at www.nps.gov/caha, at all parkVisitor Centers and Campgrounds, Outer Banks Visitor Bureau VisitorCenters, and local tackle shops and realty offices. “With a record number of turtle nests on national seashore beaches thisseason, we are closely watching the impacts of night driving on theSeashore beaches,” stated Mike Murray. “We are actively managing thesituation to allow for ORV access wherever possible as well as protect thesea turtle nests and hatchlings.” All closed areas are clearly marked withcarsonite posts and signs. Destruction of government property and enteringa resource closure are federal criminal violations, each subject to up to a$5,000 fine and up to six months imprisonment. The following areas reopen to ORV access on Tuesday, September 16, 2008.1) Tri-villages (Rodanthe-Waves-Salvo) beachfront = approximately 3 milesin length extends from the southernmost boundary of Pea Island NationalWildlife Refuge to Ramp 23.2) Avon village beachfront = approximately 4.0 miles in length.3) Ocracoke village beachfront = approximately 2.5 miles in length. **Reminder: Parkwide: Visitors will find sea turtle nest protections areasin effect. Posted areas are closed to ORV, pedestrians and pets. For further information, please call (252) 473-2111 ext. 148. -NPS-]]> Tue, 16 Sep 2008 08:42:29 +0000 http://capehatterasapa.org/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=81&PID=93#93 http://capehatterasapa.org/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=80&PID=92#92 Author: Jim and Ginny
Subject: Testimony in Support of Return to Interim Plan
Posted: 11/Sep/2008 at 1:19pm

Sent to every member of the house committee and every member of the senate committee that heard this in July. Addresses all facts, including previous testimony of Wenk and Derb. 12 hours of fax.

http://www.capehatterasanglersclub.org/images/beachaccess2008/house%20committee%20revised.doc]]> Thu, 11 Sep 2008 13:19:45 +0000 http://capehatterasapa.org/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=80&PID=92#92 http://capehatterasapa.org/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=79&PID=91#91 Author: Jim and Ginny
Subject: We still need your help
Posted: 24/Aug/2008 at 9:07am

Goto www.capehatterasanglersclub.org

Click on the news tab and send the petition and letters.

Send the links to everyone you know.

Petition is at 11,400 plus. Our goal is 20,000.]]> Sun, 24 Aug 2008 09:07:31 +0000 http://capehatterasapa.org/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=79&PID=91#91