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Crystal Coast Flood Resiliency Plans: Online Public Meeting
North Carolina's Department of Environmental Quality has scheduled an online public meeting for 6 p.m. on October 6, and the agenda affects property
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Carteret County Military Training Rights Explained
The Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point has proposed expanding its training activities within the existing Cherry Point Range Complex in Carteret County
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Pine Knoll Shores Dock Permits and NOAA Tide Data
Tidal datums determine where regulated coastal waters begin and end — and if you're planning a dock, pier, or floating platform in Pine Knoll Shores
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How to Get Pee Out of a Mattress and Remove Odor
Learn how to remove fresh or dried urine from a mattress, treat lingering odor, handle pet accidents, and clean foam without adding too much moisture.
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EPA Septic Maintenance Tips for Atlantic Beach Cottages
A sound-side cottage in Atlantic Beach can sit within a few hundred feet of tidal water—Bogue Sound, in this case—which means anything that escapes
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Understanding Coastal Commission Septic Rule Changes
The image is not hypothetical: septic tanks partially submerged in the surf, wastewater infrastructure sitting in the swash zone for months or years after
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State Resilience Grants for Crystal Coast Property Owners
According to Coastal Review's September 2026 reporting, the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality's Division of Coastal Management
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How to Remove Rust From Metal Without Damaging It
Learn how to remove rust from metal by matching the method to the surface, rust severity, and object size while avoiding unnecessary damage.
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What Carteret County Records Reveal Before You Offer
Beaufort's historic district sits within a short walk of the Carteret County Courthouse on Courthouse Square, which means a buyer touring a Front Street
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Living Shorelines on the Crystal Coast: Permitting
Living shorelines have been gaining ground on the Crystal Coast as an alternative to bulkheads and riprap, but the term covers a wide range of techniques
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NC Wildlife Rules for Morehead City Dock Owners
The NC Wildlife Resources Commission (NCWRC) doesn't usually come up in conversations about dock ownership — people tend to think of CAMA permits, Army
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Crystal Coast Homeowners: NOAA Dock Repair Rule Changes
Last month, NOAA gave formal approval to a change in North Carolina's federally recognized coastal management program that directly affects waterfront