http://www.nccoast.org/Blog-Main.aspx?k=29fde273-2557-412a-b79d-85b3c460e6b9 Todd Miller en-us Copyright 2015 Sun, 08 Feb 2015 08:50:11 GMT Sun, 08 Feb 2015 08:50:11 GMT Surfberds RSS Generator http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss 20 http://www.nccoast.org/Blog-Post.aspx?k=3187f246-580c-4780-a3a7-2a49cfe0ce46 The federation isn't going to formally object to a terminal groin on Bald Head Island because there's not much habitat there left to protect. The federation isn't going to formally object to a terminal groin on Bald Head Island because there's not much habitat there left to protect. Todd Miller Advocacy, Southeast Coast, Terminal groinshttp://www.nccoast.org/Blog-Post.aspx?k=3187f246-580c-4780-a3a7-2a49cfe0ce46Thu, 28 Aug 2014 14:23:54 GMT http://www.nccoast.org/Blog-Post.aspx?k=ef353c03-20bf-470e-a4fc-635b37a8d8e7 An ill-conceived effort to build a terminal groin on a spit of land in Rich Inlet should be abandoned in favor of a more environmentally friendly alternative.An ill-conceived effort to build a terminal groin on a spit of land in Rich Inlet should be abandoned in favor of a more environmentally friendly alternative.Todd Miller Coastal management, Southeast Coast, Terminal groins, Wildlifehttp://www.nccoast.org/Blog-Post.aspx?k=ef353c03-20bf-470e-a4fc-635b37a8d8e7Fri, 18 Jul 2014 19:48:21 GMT http://www.nccoast.org/Blog-Post.aspx?k=75244a7b-220f-4bb8-9146-2b2dde0bd2d8 Hundreds of people showed up to celebrate the life of one of our coast's great friends and defenders.Hundreds of people showed up to celebrate the life of one of our coast's great friends and defenders.Todd Miller Central Coast, Coastal managementhttp://www.nccoast.org/Blog-Post.aspx?k=75244a7b-220f-4bb8-9146-2b2dde0bd2d8Wed, 07 May 2014 15:04:44 GMT http://www.nccoast.org/Blog-Post.aspx?k=0a3a1a92-6169-48d2-a1cc-4a70cef7bccb The federation named its new education center in Wrightsville Beach to honor Fred and Alice Stanback, who have done immeasurable good across the state.The federation named its new education center in Wrightsville Beach to honor Fred and Alice Stanback, who have done immeasurable good across the state.Todd Miller NCCF in the News, Southeast Coasthttp://www.nccoast.org/Blog-Post.aspx?k=0a3a1a92-6169-48d2-a1cc-4a70cef7bccbSat, 03 May 2014 20:00:00 GMT http://www.nccoast.org/Blog-Post.aspx?k=af418766-2672-4a8c-9ef9-f4e06eaf1f4f The wild swings of winter weather, scientists tell us, are related to a changing climate. It may be time to dust off an old report that suggests ways to better prepare for a different future.The wild swings of winter weather, scientists tell us, are related to a changing climate. It may be time to dust off an old report that suggests ways to better prepare for a different future.Todd Miller Advocacy, Climate Change, Coastal managementhttp://www.nccoast.org/Blog-Post.aspx?k=af418766-2672-4a8c-9ef9-f4e06eaf1f4fSun, 23 Feb 2014 10:00:00 GMT http://www.nccoast.org/Blog-Post.aspx?k=e61fd7b3-181b-4ade-a2e9-1a0b26c369f6 The N.C. coast lost a great friend and champion with the death of Bernice Rice of Thomas Landing in Onslow County.The N.C. coast lost a great friend and champion with the death of Bernice Rice of Thomas Landing in Onslow County.Todd Miller Central Coast, Fisheries, Stormwaterhttp://www.nccoast.org/Blog-Post.aspx?k=e61fd7b3-181b-4ade-a2e9-1a0b26c369f6Thu, 13 Feb 2014 15:54:09 GMT http://www.nccoast.org/Blog-Post.aspx?k=d828b969-0a6a-4c21-b193-faf3023c363b With the takeover of state government complete, Gov. Pat McCrory and the GOP must now govern in way that doesn't alienate voters.With the takeover of state government complete, Gov. Pat McCrory and the GOP must now govern in way that doesn't alienate voters.Todd Miller Advocacy, Coastal management, Legislature, Politicshttp://www.nccoast.org/Blog-Post.aspx?k=d828b969-0a6a-4c21-b193-faf3023c363bThu, 02 Jan 2014 15:55:25 GMT http://www.nccoast.org/Blog-Post.aspx?k=a189c69d-56c8-4545-a7d1-5c8e38eca0a8 Let’s hope the N.C. House of Representative budget writers don’t sell our educators short. They should restore funds for the N.C. Center for the Advancement of Teaching. Let’s hope the N.C. House of Representative budget writers don’t sell our educators short. They should restore funds for the N.C. Center for the Advancement of Teaching. Todd Miller Advocacy, Education, Northeast Coasthttp://www.nccoast.org/Blog-Post.aspx?k=a189c69d-56c8-4545-a7d1-5c8e38eca0a8Wed, 29 May 2013 11:46:00 GMT http://www.nccoast.org/Blog-Post.aspx?k=7eb30104-e76b-4da5-a552-841a9bd9eddf Two state representatives pushed for significant improvements to a bill that remakes the state's regulatory commissions.Two state representatives pushed for significant improvements to a bill that remakes the state's regulatory commissions.Todd Miller Advocacy, Legislature, Senate Bill 10, Southeast Coasthttp://www.nccoast.org/Blog-Post.aspx?k=7eb30104-e76b-4da5-a552-841a9bd9eddfMon, 04 Mar 2013 14:44:41 GMT http://www.nccoast.org/Blog-Post.aspx?k=7966dc36-bd8e-477c-be47-1ffb362eb626 Producing and refining oil and natural gas is a dirty, smelly business that pollutes the water and air, mars the landscape and, when an accident occurs, can have life-changing effects. And all for what? A few months supply of gasoline?Producing and refining oil and natural gas is a dirty, smelly business that pollutes the water and air, mars the landscape and, when an accident occurs, can have life-changing effects. And all for what? A few months supply of gasoline?Todd Miller Advocacy, Climate Change, Coastal management, Energyhttp://www.nccoast.org/Blog-Post.aspx?k=7966dc36-bd8e-477c-be47-1ffb362eb626Wed, 23 Jan 2013 13:30:36 GMT http://www.nccoast.org/Blog-Post.aspx?k=58781672-f401-4421-9927-3676d8680b1d A new poll found that a sizable majority of voters thinks it’s prudent for Gov. Pat McCrory to balance economic development with environmental protection.A new poll found that a sizable majority of voters thinks it’s prudent for Gov. Pat McCrory to balance economic development with environmental protection.Todd Miller Advocacy, Legislature, Politicshttp://www.nccoast.org/Blog-Post.aspx?k=58781672-f401-4421-9927-3676d8680b1dThu, 10 Jan 2013 17:24:43 GMT http://www.nccoast.org/Blog-Post.aspx?k=1da35baf-6eb1-4a33-946c-88f39291bae1 Thanks to a change in state law, Gov.-elect Pat McCrory now has lots more discretion to make state government a highly political place to work. Thanks to a change in state law, Gov.-elect Pat McCrory now has lots more discretion to make state government a highly political place to work. Todd Miller Advocacy, Legislature, Politicshttp://www.nccoast.org/Blog-Post.aspx?k=1da35baf-6eb1-4a33-946c-88f39291bae1Wed, 19 Dec 2012 16:16:31 GMT http://www.nccoast.org/Blog-Post.aspx?k=7c052544-5131-43e2-b0fe-733d768d225a After Hurricane Sandy passes, beach communities will again ask for federal money to rebuild their beaches, but it's not clear that's what Congress intended. After Hurricane Sandy passes, beach communities will again ask for federal money to rebuild their beaches, but it's not clear that's what Congress intended. Todd Miller Beach Renourishment, Coastal management, Stormshttp://www.nccoast.org/Blog-Post.aspx?k=7c052544-5131-43e2-b0fe-733d768d225aMon, 29 Oct 2012 13:24:14 GMT http://www.nccoast.org/Blog-Post.aspx?k=b948f9a0-f880-44ce-9201-1de892b96f19 Todd Miller's commute to work can include flocks of cormorants blackening the sky and pound nets as "highway" markers. Todd Miller's commute to work can include flocks of cormorants blackening the sky and pound nets as "highway" markers. Todd Miller Central Coast, Naturehttp://www.nccoast.org/Blog-Post.aspx?k=b948f9a0-f880-44ce-9201-1de892b96f19Thu, 18 Oct 2012 18:09:10 GMT http://www.nccoast.org/Blog-Post.aspx?k=a7cbab1e-1d26-41ff-9c19-d6d3beaf4532 The land that the state bought for a proposed mega-port near Southport isn't worth anything near what the state paid for it six years ago. It's time for the state to do right by its taxpayers.The land that the state bought for a proposed mega-port near Southport isn't worth anything near what the state paid for it six years ago. It's time for the state to do right by its taxpayers.Todd Miller Advocacy, Southeast Coast, Transportationhttp://www.nccoast.org/Blog-Post.aspx?k=a7cbab1e-1d26-41ff-9c19-d6d3beaf4532Thu, 06 Sep 2012 05:00:00 GMT http://www.nccoast.org/Blog-Post.aspx?k=8e97061c-9d28-450e-9d17-338c0f983bfe The longer climate-change naysayers prevent meaningful collective action against global warming the more severe its economic consequences will be for all of us.The longer climate-change naysayers prevent meaningful collective action against global warming the more severe its economic consequences will be for all of us.Todd Miller Climate Change, Sea-Level Risehttp://www.nccoast.org/Blog-Post.aspx?k=8e97061c-9d28-450e-9d17-338c0f983bfeFri, 24 Aug 2012 13:35:59 GMT http://www.nccoast.org/Blog-Post.aspx?k=78aab88e-f245-4718-82ef-7309239e66e1 A complete permit application for a terminal groin at Figure Eight Island has never been submitted. So we ask: Why is an EIS being prepared? A complete permit application for a terminal groin at Figure Eight Island has never been submitted. So we ask: Why is an EIS being prepared? Todd Miller Advocacy, Coastal management, Southeast Coast, Terminal groinshttp://www.nccoast.org/Blog-Post.aspx?k=78aab88e-f245-4718-82ef-7309239e66e1Mon, 13 Aug 2012 11:48:23 GMT http://www.nccoast.org/Blog-Post.aspx?k=935c7f94-49b4-4367-b329-ddf0a52fea2c The idea took shape while Todd Miller was clamming with his father. Here, he reflects on 30 years of advocating for the N.C. coast.The idea took shape while Todd Miller was clamming with his father. Here, he reflects on 30 years of advocating for the N.C. coast.Todd Miller NCCF in the Newshttp://www.nccoast.org/Blog-Post.aspx?k=935c7f94-49b4-4367-b329-ddf0a52fea2cFri, 10 Aug 2012 14:12:04 GMT http://www.nccoast.org/Blog-Post.aspx?k=6cfa53d0-38ab-4d2f-be8f-c0774b9fa561 The legislative debate over sea-level rise revealed a disturbing antipathy toward science among some legislator. Here's one thing we can do. The legislative debate over sea-level rise revealed a disturbing antipathy toward science among some legislator. Here's one thing we can do. Todd Miller Advocacy, Coastal management, Legislature, Sea-Level Risehttp://www.nccoast.org/Blog-Post.aspx?k=6cfa53d0-38ab-4d2f-be8f-c0774b9fa561Fri, 13 Jul 2012 16:48:50 GMT http://www.nccoast.org/Blog-Post.aspx?k=3eb0d65b-6b6a-4ab2-985f-231428e62cf1 A new scientific report by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)that tells us that the East Coast of the U.S. from Cape Hatteras north is a “hotspot” for rising seas is stunning. It should instill a new sense of urgency in our state’s leadership to plan for significant changes in our coastline in coming years.A new scientific report by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)that tells us that the East Coast of the U.S. from Cape Hatteras north is a “hotspot” for rising seas is stunning. It should instill a new sense of urgency in our state’s leadership to plan for significant changes in our coastline in coming years.Todd Miller Advocacy, Climate Change, Sea-Level Risehttp://www.nccoast.org/Blog-Post.aspx?k=3eb0d65b-6b6a-4ab2-985f-231428e62cf1Fri, 29 Jun 2012 10:54:26 GMT http://www.nccoast.org/Blog-Post.aspx?k=5c2ba128-aba6-49ab-96ea-d9509f8954c1 Opponents of the state's policy on sea-level rise are fond of quoting a study of tides to prove the seas won't rise as high a scientists expect. But the author says that's not his study's intent.Opponents of the state's policy on sea-level rise are fond of quoting a study of tides to prove the seas won't rise as high a scientists expect. But the author says that's not his study's intent.Todd Miller Advocacy, Coastal management, Sea-Level Risehttp://www.nccoast.org/Blog-Post.aspx?k=5c2ba128-aba6-49ab-96ea-d9509f8954c1Thu, 21 Jun 2012 16:53:25 GMT http://www.nccoast.org/Blog-Post.aspx?k=a5f60b07-90b1-401f-8f5c-136a53da308f That how dense the environmental study is that was done for the proposed groin at Figure Eight Island.That how dense the environmental study is that was done for the proposed groin at Figure Eight Island.Todd Miller Advocacy, Southeast Coast, Terminal groinshttp://www.nccoast.org/Blog-Post.aspx?k=a5f60b07-90b1-401f-8f5c-136a53da308fFri, 15 Jun 2012 14:54:41 GMT http://www.nccoast.org/Blog-Post.aspx?k=59dce293-b64b-4274-997a-8b7b6000f5fc A N.C. Senate committee turned its back on science and the state's proud traditions and passed the now-infamous sea-level rise bill.A N.C. Senate committee turned its back on science and the state's proud traditions and passed the now-infamous sea-level rise bill.Todd Miller Climate Change, Legislature, Sea-Level Risehttp://www.nccoast.org/Blog-Post.aspx?k=59dce293-b64b-4274-997a-8b7b6000f5fcThu, 07 Jun 2012 18:27:49 GMT http://www.nccoast.org/Blog-Post.aspx?k=9b274926-8849-4364-9dab-40a6dfb73c78 The Coastal Resources Commission was intended to represent a broad cross-section of people. A new bill will diminish that intent.The Coastal Resources Commission was intended to represent a broad cross-section of people. A new bill will diminish that intent.Todd Miller Coastal management, Legislaturehttp://www.nccoast.org/Blog-Post.aspx?k=9b274926-8849-4364-9dab-40a6dfb73c78Fri, 01 Jun 2012 17:23:38 GMT http://www.nccoast.org/Blog-Post.aspx?k=ef4bd948-b885-49eb-b457-e6d59166c1a6 Emerald Isle should be applauded for looking for ways to pay for beach re-nourishment projects with its own money Emerald Isle should be applauded for looking for ways to pay for beach re-nourishment projects with its own money Todd Miller Beach Renourishment, Central Coast, Legislaturehttp://www.nccoast.org/Blog-Post.aspx?k=ef4bd948-b885-49eb-b457-e6d59166c1a6Fri, 25 May 2012 15:36:09 GMT http://www.nccoast.org/Blog-Post.aspx?k=ec6249c3-9356-48fa-a7a1-c90473ec9e0a Metaphorically speaking, that's what the state legislature will be doing if it passes a foolish bill on sea-level rise.Metaphorically speaking, that's what the state legislature will be doing if it passes a foolish bill on sea-level rise.Todd Miller Climate Change, Legislature, Sea-Level Risehttp://www.nccoast.org/Blog-Post.aspx?k=ec6249c3-9356-48fa-a7a1-c90473ec9e0aTue, 15 May 2012 05:00:00 GMT http://www.nccoast.org/Blog-Post.aspx?k=9ad08735-9f75-4b20-8ded-9a144cf94594 Local governments in coastal North Carolina paid hundreds of thousands of dollars in 2011 to lobby Congress for money for their shore protection projects.Local governments in coastal North Carolina paid hundreds of thousands of dollars in 2011 to lobby Congress for money for their shore protection projects.Todd Miller Beach Renourishment, Budget, Coastal managementhttp://www.nccoast.org/Blog-Post.aspx?k=9ad08735-9f75-4b20-8ded-9a144cf94594Mon, 30 Apr 2012 09:17:14 GMT http://www.nccoast.org/Blog-Post.aspx?k=83847dd5-c38e-4d09-b460-83c875b5c1ba It's high time for a realistic, sober assessment of the state of our environment.It's high time for a realistic, sober assessment of the state of our environment.Todd Miller Advocacy, Budget, Coastal management, Legislature, Pollution, Stormwater, Water Qualityhttp://www.nccoast.org/Blog-Post.aspx?k=83847dd5-c38e-4d09-b460-83c875b5c1baWed, 11 Apr 2012 16:42:15 GMT http://www.nccoast.org/Blog-Post.aspx?k=162820f4-f72d-4018-a167-c74a356e3572 Next time you’re stuck in traffic, you can turn your thoughts to the empty, $400 million superhighway that may soon be built through Tyrrell and Dare counties. Next time you’re stuck in traffic, you can turn your thoughts to the empty, $400 million superhighway that may soon be built through Tyrrell and Dare counties. Todd Miller Northeast Coast, Transportationhttp://www.nccoast.org/Blog-Post.aspx?k=162820f4-f72d-4018-a167-c74a356e3572Wed, 28 Mar 2012 05:00:00 GMT http://www.nccoast.org/Blog-Post.aspx?k=46efb752-c32b-4863-837d-b2807c6f12f8 Remember when coastal real estate was a liquid asset and great investment? Though those days are gone, we could learn from our mistakes. Remember when coastal real estate was a liquid asset and great investment? Though those days are gone, we could learn from our mistakes. Todd Miller Coastal managementhttp://www.nccoast.org/Blog-Post.aspx?k=46efb752-c32b-4863-837d-b2807c6f12f8Fri, 23 Mar 2012 17:18:39 GMT http://www.nccoast.org/Blog-Post.aspx?k=c9492b85-56f5-47cd-953b-8b31fa94afc5 In the past several years, huge progress has been made in gaining acceptance for low-impact development along our coastIn the past several years, huge progress has been made in gaining acceptance for low-impact development along our coastTodd Miller Low-Impact Development (LID), Stormwaterhttp://www.nccoast.org/Blog-Post.aspx?k=c9492b85-56f5-47cd-953b-8b31fa94afc5Tue, 06 Mar 2012 14:07:13 GMT http://www.nccoast.org/Blog-Post.aspx?k=87ea3eb5-bef7-4cd8-bca9-260489e0d679 These studies fail to adequately reflect the inherent risks of protecting buildings along the volatile oceanfront. These studies fail to adequately reflect the inherent risks of protecting buildings along the volatile oceanfront. Todd Miller Advocacy, Coastal managementhttp://www.nccoast.org/Blog-Post.aspx?k=87ea3eb5-bef7-4cd8-bca9-260489e0d679Wed, 22 Feb 2012 19:27:55 GMT http://www.nccoast.org/Blog-Post.aspx?k=653bec97-a810-4f8b-893f-6676b531c126 We hope our online news and feature service, "Coastal Review Online," will become your factual source for coastal environmental news. We hope our online news and feature service, "Coastal Review Online," will become your factual source for coastal environmental news. Todd Miller Educationhttp://www.nccoast.org/Blog-Post.aspx?k=653bec97-a810-4f8b-893f-6676b531c126Mon, 13 Feb 2012 05:00:00 GMT