Category: Coastal News

Ohio Fishery Experts Deem Lake Erie #1 in World for Walleye

7/8/2020 - BY D’arcy Egan. They come in droves before the morning light, and they’re often gone before the sun sets. They’re anglers, arriving from all around the country, eager to test Lake Erie’s waters and catch a six-fish daily bag limit of the big lake’s legendary walleye. It is an experience… SEE MORE

Governors Island Will Reopen On July 15th

7/8/2020 - By Jen Carlson. Governors Island will reopen to the public on July 15th, about two months after they would typically open for the season. The announcement was made this morning, along with some changes for the Island and the ferries. Manhattan ferries will continue to run out of the Battery… SEE MORE

Acoustic Array Detects 4 Great White Sharks Off Block Island

7/8/2020 - By Paul Edward Parker. The Atlantic Shark Institute announced Wednesday that it has detected four great white sharks in the waters off Block Island. The institute discovered the sharks using an array of seven acoustics receivers set up as part of a long-term study of shark activity near the island,… SEE MORE

Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources

What to Know Before Visiting a Wisconsin State Park

7/8/2020 - With over 6 million acres of public land to explore, there's something here for everyone. Here's what you need to know before you head out to find your adventure at one of over 100 Wisconsin state park system properties: An annual park admission sticker is required for entry. Purchase before you go online or… SEE MORE

State Park

Dressing for the weather and water temperature makes all the difference

Permit Now Needed for Kayaking, Paddle Boarding in Oregon

7/8/2020 - By Amanda Rose. Many people are beating the heat this summer by escaping to lakes and rivers. But before you grab that paddle board or kayak, you’ll need a permit. Marine patrol deputies say many Oregonians don’t know about a new law which requires a ‘Waterway Access Permit’ for non-motorized boats 10… SEE MORE

Kirsten Neuschäfer - Golden Globe Skipper 2022

“Women on the Water” Premiere–Wednesday, July 8th LIVE with Kirsten Neuschäfer–Solo Sailor, Expedition Skipper, & Golden Globe 2022 Racer

7/6/2020 - On Wednesday, July 8th at 12:00pm ET, the fourth video in US Harbors “Women on the Water” series will premiere LIVE on YouTube with Kirsten Neushcäfer, a solo trans-ocean sailor. Kirsten talks about what it takes to tackle the high-seas alone, share her experiences as the skipper Skip Novak’s research… SEE MORE

News from Our Coasts: Week of 6/29/2020

7/3/2020 - NEWS & UPDATES THIS WEEK Status Updates: Harbors & Marinas Around the Country News & Virtual Events from Our Partners Updates from Our Coastal Business Community Photos of the Week NOTE FROM THE EDITOR: To help our coastal community weather the pandemic, US Harbors is posting weekly news summaries of… SEE MORE

Full “Buck” Moon on the Fourth of July

7/3/2020 - July’s full Moon will rise after sunset in the evening of Saturday, July 4, before reaching peak illumination at 12:44 A.M. Eastern Time on Sunday, July 5. Look towards the southeast to watch it rise above the horizon. How fun for our bright satellite to join Independence Day fireworks in the night sky! Consult the Farmer's Almanac Moonrise… SEE MORE

NASA Made an Incredible 10-Year Time Lapse of the Sun’s Fiery Rotation

7/2/2020 - By Dustin Nelson. Everyone — at least, pretty much everyone — knows you shouldn't stare at the sun. It's dangerous. That's unfortunate, in a sense, because there's a lot to see, and the sun not only sustains life on Earth, but it's beautiful. This month marks a full decade of NASA's Solar… SEE MORE

Where to Watch Fireworks this Fourth of July

Coastal News

7/2/2020 - Although many Fourth of July celebrations have been canceled, some communities have decided to move forward with their fireworks displays while taking social distancing guidelines into consideration. If you do plan to attend one of the fireworks displays listed below, please follow all local guidelines and COVID-19 restrictions. Be safe… SEE MORE

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