Sea turtle expert concerned by proposed year-round dredging at state ports
MOREHEAD CITY â A local sea turtle expert said last week heâs concerned about a U.S. Army Corps of Engineers proposal that the state eliminate the âwindowâ in which channel maintenance by hopper dredge is allowed at the ports of Morehead City and Wilmington. The federal agency says the move would increase the availability of dredge boats and ensure the work can occur year-round, on a timely basis. The proposal would remove the Dec. 1 to April 15 environmental dredging window. âEliminating the seasonal restrictions on dredging and increasing the lethal take limits â...
Source: carolinacoastonline.com