8:30 a.m.
Registration
8:50 a.m.
Welcome and Introduction
9:00-10:00 a.m.
The Hedgehog And The Fox: Perspectives On Coastal Resource Management
Dr. David K. Loomis, Institute for Coastal Science and Policy, East Carolina University
Berlin (1953) tells a story about hedgehogs and foxes. The hedgehogs know one big thing and apply that one thing everywhere. They tend to express much confidence in their own views while simultaneously dismissing or being oblivious to opposing viewpoints. Foxes, in contrast, tend to know many things. They are more likely to consider multiple competing views, make bottom-up arguments from an array of facts, and are cautious when presented with big ideas. This presentation will focus on the inherent complexity of trade-offs associated with the concept of “ecosystem services”, and how an understanding of these complexities can help local leaders, property owners and resource managers better grasp what is needed to effectively work through our coastal challenges and meet the preferences of society.
10:00 a.m.
Break
10:15-11:15 a.m.
Budget Changes That Will Affect Coastal Management Over The Next Decade
Robin Smith, Assistant Secretary for the Environment, NC Department of Environment and Natural Resources
The speaker will discuss the impact of state and federal budget cuts on State programs that manage coastal waters, natural resources and coastal development activities. The presentation will describe the reductions in staff, operating funds and grants and provide a forecast of the likely impact to regulatory, natural resource management and conservation programs.
11:15 a.m.-12:15 p.m.
Annual Update from the Chair of the NC Coastal Resources Commission
Bob Emory, Chair, NC Coastal Resources Commission
This session will be a discussion of the Commission's recent and ongoing work on oceanfront setbacks, stabilization measures such as sandbags and estuarine shoreline stabilization. The presenter will also address topics, which the Commission is beginning to consider, including inlet hazard areas, energy facilities and a more comprehensive approach to how we manage our beaches and inlets.
12:15-1:15 p.m.
Lunch
1:15-2:15 p.m.
Update On Significant Federal And State Coastal Case Law, Legislation And Litigation
Todd S. Roessler, Kilpatrick Townsend and Stockton, LLP
Christine Goebel, NC Office of the Attorney General
During this session, the speakers will discuss recent federal and state cases, statutes, regulations and litigation that impact activities on North Carolina's coastal lands or in its coastal and ocean waters. On the federal side, the speakers will discuss the new federal appropriation process and how local coastal communities are responding to budget shortfalls. At the State level, the speakers will discuss recent court opinions, legislation and regulation, including Midgett v. CRC(ocean setback variance), SB 22 - APA Rules & Increasing Costs Prohibition, HB 415 - Topsail Beach/Nags Head Littoral Rights, SB 781 - Regulatory Reform Act, and SB 110 - Permit Terminal Groins.
2:15-2:30 p.m.
Break
2:30-3:30 p.m.
Emerging Issues for North Carolina's Estuarine Shoreline
Joseph Kalo, University of North Carolina School of Law and NC Coastal Resources Law, Planning and Policy Center
Lisa Schiavinato, NC Sea Grant and NC Coastal Resources Law, Planning and Policy Center
As a follow-up to the ocean policy emerging issues study the Center conducted in partnership with the NC Division of Coastal Management and NC Sea Grant from 2007-2009, the Center is currently conducting a study on the emerging issues that will impact the state’s estuarine shoreline. The objectives of this study are to: (1) identify the emerging natural resource issues that will impact North Carolina’s estuarine shoreline for the next 15-20 years; (2) provide technical information on the factors associated with them; and (3) recommend management strategies on how the state may address the issues. Further research into identifying emerging issues and developing recommendations on how to address them would benefit not only state regulatory agencies and local governments, but also those that live in coastal communities. A statewide advisory committee has been convened to provide technical support to assist the Center and develop recommendations for a final report. This session will present the work accomplished to date on the study.
3:30 p.m.
Adjourn