NC. DOCUMENTS 



CLEARINGHOUSE 



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WACCAMAW RIVER: 



ABUNDANT RESOURCES PROVIDE ENCHANTING 

 EXPERIENCES 



Join Ann Green and Lundie Spence as they paddle along the pristine 

 waters of the Waccamaw River in Columbus County. The unique river 

 system is home to rare plants and wildlife, which several groups are 

 working to preserve 6 



HOMEWARD BOUND: 

 NEUSE SPAWNING GROUNDS REOPENED 

 How far will American shad and striped bass swim to find suitable 

 spawning sites? The short answer is: much farther upstream since the 

 removal of the Quaker Neck Dam on the Neuse River. Cynthia 

 Henderson writes about what scientists are learning by tracking the 

 migration of both species 12 



LAND-USE PLANNING: 



COASTAL COUNTIES PREPARE FOR THE FUTURE 

 New rules for coastal planning are set to go into effect in August. Pam 

 Smith explains how some coastal counties are working with the N.C. 

 Division of Coastal Management to design their own destinies 17 



BOOK MARKET: 

 Ahoy! All Aboard for Coastal Adventures 



Keeping youngters entertained during summer vacation need not be a 

 challenge, as long as there are plenty of books on hand. Robin Sutton 

 presents a "just for kids" list of books that will transport readers to 

 sandy shores 21 



LEGAL TIDES: 



Sea-Level Rise May Put Nature and Growth 

 on Collision Course 



Global warming and rising seas need to be factored into the land-use 

 equation, but it's difficult to stir a sense of urgency with such a long- 

 term issue. Find out how policy and nonregulatory measures are 

 being explored as solutions 23 



SEA SCIENCE: 



Risk of Shark Attack is Minimal 



The media has the public stirred up about shark attacks. But, scientists 

 say bees, wasps and snakes are responsible for more fatalities each 

 year than sharks. Learn the facts, and then enjoy your next swim 

 in the ocean 26 



COASTWATCH 



