Search for More Stories:
Intertidal Zone Belongs to Beachfront Owners, Judge Says
PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — A state judge ruled that the intertidal zone belongs to beachfront property owners but the judge's ruling didn’t specify what activities, if any, might be allowed there. The ruling was a setback for plaintiffs who sued last year to overturn private ownership of the waterfront land… SEE MORE
Spring Outlook: Drought to Expand Amid Warmer Conditions
NOAA issued its U.S. Spring Outlook today and for the second year in a row, forecasters predict prolonged, persistent drought in the West where below-average precipitation is most likely. NOAA’s Climate Prediction Center — part of the National Weather Service — is also forecasting above-average temperatures for most of the U.S. from the… SEE MORE
Maine’s First Boating License Law Would Go into Effect in 2024
By Samantha Hogan. Most boaters under age 25 will be required to pass an education and safety course before January 2024 to operate on Maine’s lakes and rivers because of a bill passed by the state Legislature this year. Maine is an outlier among states by currently not requiring boating… SEE MORE
Earthquake Reported Off Oregon Coast
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — An earthquake shook off the Oregon coast Tuesday morning, according to the United States Geological Survey. The 4.0 magnitude quake was recorded at 5:43 a.m, about 120 miles (193 kilometers) west of Bandon, KOIN-TV reported. In the last three weeks, eight small earthquakes have been recorded in the… SEE MORE
Spring Nor'easter Could Dump an Inch of Rain on the Five Boroughs
By Gwynne Hogan. Torrential rain, coastal flooding and powerful winds are expected to batter the tri-state area Monday night. Meteorologists predict a fast-moving storm will dump more than an inch of rain across the region starting after 8 p.m. Monday night, through early Tuesday morning. A coastal flood advisory is in effect, and low-lying,… SEE MORE
FWC to Meet May 3 and 4 in Gainesville
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) will meet in person May 3-4 at the Hilton University of Florida Conference Center, 1714 SW 34th St., Gainesville, FL 32607. The meeting begins at 8:30 a.m. ET each day and is open to the public. The FWC is committed to providing opportunity… SEE MORE
Gulf Coast, Mississippi River Cities Eager for Flood Funding
By Michael Phillis. ST. LOUIS (AP) — When Hurricane Ida hit last summer, a storm surge overwhelmed a levee and gushed into Ted Falgout’s coastal Louisiana home, destroying his furniture and the beloved framed photos of his twin sons kissing him on their first day of school, then again when… SEE MORE
Voting Begins in Search for 2022's "Best Harbor" in the U.S.
On Monday, April 18th 2022 voting began in our 4th annual “Best Harbor in the U.S.” contest! Participation is free and open to everyone. Vote for your harbor HERE. Voting for this year’s Best Harbor contest is open from April 18th through May 31st, 2022. Participation is limited to one vote… SEE MORE
What New Boaters Need to Know: The Best of Boating 101
Now that summer is just around the corner and social distancing rules are being lifted across the country, we can't wait to safely hit the water this summer! We've collected some of our most important boating and safety articles for a quick refresh before you leave the dock. This SPRING… SEE MORE
A Pink Moon Will Appear in the Sky This Saturday
By Nashia Baker. As you know, April showers bring May flowers, but April also offers a lesser known natural delight each year: A Pink Moon. Although stunning, this phenomenon is not actually pink. It is simply a full moon that gets its name from the flower herb moss pink, which blooms on the East… SEE MORE
Climate Change Made 2020 Hurricanes Rainier
By Seth Borenstein. Climate change made the record-smashing deadly 2020 Atlantic hurricane season noticeably wetter, a new study says. And it will likely make this season rainier, too, scientists said. Human-caused climate change made the entire season -- 30 named storms -- drop 5% more rain. During the 14 storms that reached… SEE MORE
Report Horseshoe Crab Sightings to FWC for Science
Help biologists with the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) gather valuable information about these ancient creatures by reporting sightings on the online survey. Horseshoe crabs mate by pairing up, with the smaller male attached to the larger female. They then crawl onto the beach up to the high… SEE MORE
