[ricki]

Cape Hatteras contains a National Seashore. There are a ten of these areas across the country.* We have already lost access in at least two of them and have restrictions in still others, often for similar wildlife concerns. The managers stay in close contact with one another. We lost Padre Island National Seashore years back in part due to lobbying of a non-wildlife special interest group based in Bird Island Basin.


From: http://away.com/gifs/states/nc/m_capeha.gif

At the same time, a similar write in campaign reversed plans to heavily restrict kiting in Hawaii. So, if we respond, there is a good shot we can accomplish something. If we blow it off, we may lose.

Originally Posted by robg

This Thursday is your last chance to support beach access in Cape Hatteras for ANY recreational use (fishing, kiting, surfing, driving, and even walking). A Federal Hearing will be held in Hampton, VA. Details below. You may also send written comments by May 10th. Link Below. Even if you are from another country please send written commnets supporting access. It would have a huge impact if thousands of well written comments were received from around the US and the world. Tell them how important Hatteras is to you. The limit is 30,000 words so don't hold back!

If it were up to some of the enviromental groups access (including kiting) would be banned in much of Hatteras for the best months of the year. They are looking at banning access to parts of the sound as well as much of the ocean.

The following are links to the plans. They are very detailed. At least skim them if you are planning to speak at the hearing or to write. Plan C is the one that is the least painful.

The Beach Access Alternatives:
http://www.preservebeachaccess.org/n...s_part_one.pdf

*** Be sure to submit a comment here. Comments must be submitted by May 10th: ***
http://parkplanning.nps.gov/commentF...cumentId=32596

· Hampton, VA – Thursday, April 29, 2010, 5:30 pm to 8:00 pm
Holiday Inn & Conference Center,
1815 West Mercury Boulevard, Hampton, VA 23666
(Doors open at 5:30 pm for sign-in, the meeting will begin at 6:00 pm)

Rob Giroux

From: http://www.kiteforum.com/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=2364138


* http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_...ional_Seashore