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Cape Hatteras National Seashore Issues Permit to Repair Southernmost Groin in Buxton, North Carolina

April 1, 2026 · Source: National Park Service

Image of a broken groin (or jetty) near the water. — Image supplied by the National Park Service. View the original image and credit

Cape Hatteras National Seashore issued a special use permit to Dare County for its upcoming project to repair the southernmost groin, located partially within the boundaries of the Seashore, in Buxton, North Carolina.

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