Off Road Vehicle Access on the Outer Banks

There has been a storm brewing for some time on the Outer Banks over Off Road Vehicle Access (ORV) on the beaches south of Oregon Inlet. 

The Cliffs Notes version - some environmentalists want to end driving on the beach to protect the Piping Plover and Sea Turtle Nests.  I have read a lot of opinions on this matter - but I am going refer to the experts on this issue:

• View From the Ridge - Bob Muller covers the facts like few others (without a dose of vitriol)
• Outer Banks Republic - Monty weighs in on the potential impact on Hatteras Island.
• Bill's OBX Beach Life - Bill addresses how the impact will affect the wave sailing and kite boarding enthusiasts. 
• Outer Banks Connection Board - An internet board that deals with local issues - plenty of emotional threads about the issue at hand.
• The Island Free Press - extensive coverage about ORV access.
• OBXNeighborhood - Bill Holt forwarded a copy of the letter sent by Marc Basnight to the National Park Service.

The hearing is scheduled in Raleigh on April 4, 2008.  Become informed - contact your representatives - let your voice be heard.

Senator Elizabeth Dole (R- NC)  202-224-6342
Senator Richard Burr (R- NC)  202-224-3154
Representative Walter B. Jones, Jr. (R - 03)  202-225-3415