Record #:

7022

Author(s):

Smith, Pam

Abstract:

By 2020, North Carolina's population will increase by two million, with much of the growth predicted to occur in the coastal counties. How well cities and counties handle this growth will depend on how well they plan for it. A number of development approaches exist -- sustainable development, smart growth, new urbanism, and mixed-growth. All plans stress balancing environmental and economic goals while at the same time creating livable communities. Smith discusses two new environmentally friendly building projects. River Dunes is a 1,300-acre pine plantation in Pamlico County that is being turned into a residential and boating community. The other describes how individual home owners can build a green and clean house of their dreams.

Source:

Coastwatch (NoCar QH 91 A1 N62x), Vol. Issue , Winter 2004, p6-13, il Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Cities and towns--Growth; Land use--Planning--Beaufort County

Record #:

7027

Author(s):

Angione, Kathleen

Abstract:

For over a century there has been a steady decline of the Eastern oyster in the Pamlico Sound. Habitat destruction, pollution, overharvesting, and disease are major factors in reducing the 1902 harvest of 1.8 million bushels to barely 49,000 in 2003. Working with satellite mapping and sonar imaging, Eugene Ballance of Ocracoke is transforming the 1886-1887 Navy survey maps of the oyster reefs in the Pamlico Sound into blueprints for restoring the Eastern oyster. The early maps were created by naval officer Lt. Francis E. Winslow, who, after retiring from the Navy, started the Pamlico Oyster Company in the late 1880s.

Source:

Coastwatch (NoCar QH 91 A1 N62x), Vol. Issue , Winter 2004, p14-17, il, map Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Winslow, Francis E. II, 1851-1908; Oyster culture--Pamlico Sound; Pamlico Sound--Historical geography--Maps

Record #:

7028

Author(s):

Petty, Tasha

Abstract:

North Carolina shrimpers are facing economic and cultural challenges. Imported shrimp decreases domestic prices. Most shrimp imports are farm-raised, while domestic is wild-caught. The rising cost of gas and insurance premiums eat into profits. North Carolina shrimpers, whose way of life goes back several generations, see a way of life disappearing.

Source:

Coastwatch (NoCar QH 91 A1 N62x), Vol. Issue , Winter 2004, p18-21, il Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Shrimp industry; Shrimpers (Persons)