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If you haven't seen the latest episode of CurrentTV's Destination Dare monthly series, be sure to at least watch Nags Head's video. Our environmental planner, Conner Twiddy, answers your questions about onsite wastewater systems (aka septic systems). About 80% of the homes in Nags Head use these systems to dispose of wastewater. To ensure they operate correctly, and continually (it is not a good day when your septic system has issues), be sure to watch the video. In addition, check out our Todd D. Krafft Septic Health Initiative. This innovative program offers free services and financial assistance for having these systems pumped out, repaired, or replaced. You will likely be pleasantly surprised to see how much of a benefit the Initiative can be to Nags Head property owners.
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We're excited to be the first recipient of funding from the NC Department of Environmental Quality’s Decentralized Wastewater Treatment System Pilot Program. Through this program, we’ve been awarded $500,000 in Clean Water State Revolving Loan Funds to help finance repairs and replacements for approximately 400 malfunctioning residential septic systems in our town. This funding aligns with our Todd D. Krafft Septic Health Initiative, mentioned in the article above, which has helped Nags Head residents maintain their septic systems for over 20 years. By offering free septic inspections, low-interest pump-out loans, and financial assistance for system repairs, this initiative plays a vital role in protecting our water quality.
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The UNC Institute for the Environment and the Coastal Studies Institute are seeking participants for a research study (IRB #24-3206). Led by an undergraduate honors student, this study involves a focus group discussion building on a survey conducted in Fall 2023 by students at the UNC Outer Banks Field Site. The focus group aims to gather deeper insights into the perspectives and experiences of Outer Banks residents and visitors regarding artificial light at night (ALAN) in the region. Apply → Speaking of light pollution, be sure to check out the Town of Nags Head's Dark Skies, Bright Stars Initiative, which focuses on reducing light pollution to preserve the natural beauty of our night sky. You'll find helpful hints on how to balance the needs of modern living with the preservation of our coastal nightscape. ←
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Save the Date for the 50th Anniversary Celebration of Jockey’s Ridge State Park June 5-8, 2025 A free, four day celebration will include live entertainment, educational and recreational programs, tournaments, homecoming events, a sunset toast, and more! Contact info@friendsofjockeysridge.org for more information!
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Even homes in areas that generally do not flood can be damaged due to flash flooding, high groundwater levels, and the naturally low island topography of the Outer Banks. It is important to know the hazards that exist and what steps you can take to prepare your property to reduce the risks of flood damages. For detailed information on flood hazards and flood zones in Nags Head, visit NagsHeadNC.gov/Flood.
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Have you applied for your 2025 Dare County reentry permit? When a mandatory evacuation is issued to ensure public safety (think hurricanes), individuals must present a current reentry permit (along with a valid corresponding ID) and follow a staged reentry process. For more detailed information—and to obtain your 2025 reentry permit—please visit www.DareNC.gov/Reentry. Expired reentry permits from previous years will not be accepted. All Dare County residents are welcome to apply for a reentry permit; however, a valid ID that contains a Dare County address is sufficient on its own for local residents, and a reentry permit is optional, not necessary, for residents.
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The Dare Community Housing Task Force will be hosting several open house meetings to discuss housing in Dare County. Thursday, March 6, 2025 - Morning Session - 11 am - 1 pm and Afternoon Session - 4 pm - 6 pm, Coastal Studies Institute, ECU at 850 NC-345, in Wanchese
Thursday, March 17, 2025 - Morning Session - 11 am - 1 pm, Rodanthe Community Center at 23646 Highway 12
- Afternoon Session - 4 pm - 6 pm, Fessenden Center, Annex, at 47017 Buxton Back Road
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Only two more winter markets left until our farmer's markets resume in June! Savor the small town charm of our winter markets at Dowdy Park. Come out for fresh produce, meats, bread, seafood, cheese, and delicious wintertime bites! All markets take place from 9 am - 12 pm. - Saturday, March 8, 2025
- Saturday, April 12, 2025
Dowdy Park is located at 3005 South Croatan Highway.
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Did You Know? On average, our recycling partner, TFC, recycles 98,700 tons of fiber per year, which can be turned into paper. - 17 trees are required to produce 1 ton of paper.
- 98,700 tons of fiber x 17 trees = 1,677,900 trees saved!
Thank you for recycling your paper. View a reference guide on what can and cannot go into our recycling containers. If you don't have time to haul your recyclables to the recycling centers we have at Town Hall (5401 South Croatan Highway) and our Public Services facility (2203 Lark Avenue), be sure to subscribe to the curbside recycling collection service offered by TFC Recycling. The cost is only $13.35/month.
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