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Dare County pursues permit to keep Rodanthe emergency ferry channel dredgeable; plans to include smaller dredges and Miss Katie access
Summary
Dare County commissioners voted Aug. 4 to pursue a county‑held permit and consultant support to keep the Rodanthe–Stumpy Point emergency ferry channel dredgeable, including the ability to use smaller local dredges such as the Miss Katy when conditions require.
Dare County commissioners voted Aug. 4 to pursue a permitting approach that would let the county maintain the Rodanthe–Stumpy Point emergency ferry channel without waiting for the Corps’ intermittent dredging schedule. The board authorized staff to proceed with a county‑sponsored permit that would allow smaller bucket‑and‑barge dredges (including the local vessel often called the Miss Katy) and to fund initial work to expand disposal options and retain permit flexibility.
Why it matters: The Rodanthe emergency ferry channel is an essential route used to move people, supplies and…
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