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On Aug. 15, 1973, Carolista Baum famously stood in front of a bulldozer threatening to flatten the iconic sand dune. Now, Jockey’s Ridge is consistently one of the most-visited state parks in North Carolina.
“The Dune Stabilization Project brings together residents of all ages in an effort to protect and preserve our beautiful shoreline and environment," said Supervisor Saladino.
Photo: Shutterstock. All along the South Shore, dunes are threatened by storms, impacting our precious beaches. Studies have shown that dune grass provides a natural shield that is perfect for withstanding storm surges and high winds. To stabilize the dunes on TOBAY beach, the Town of Oyster Bay is looking for volunteers to help plant new grass during Dune Day, set for Saturday, March 27 at 10am. “The Dune Stabilization Project brings together residents of all ages in an effort to protect and preserve our beautiful shoreline and environment by planting stalks of dune grass,” said ...