Presentation on Independent Plum Island Sand Migration Study, September 24th
September 19, 2008
When: Wednesday, September 24th, from 6:00 to 8:00 pmWhere: Newbury Elementary School Auditorium, Hanover Street, Newbury
A local Plum Island resident, Michael Morris, will give a public presentation on the results of his independent, five month long study of the sand migration patterns on Plum Island this Wednesday, September 24th, from 6:00 to 8:00 pm at the Newbury Elementary School Auditorium.
Wednesday’s presentation, called “Unlocking the Mystery to Beach Erosion at Plum Island,” will be divided into two segments with a 15-minute break in between. Refreshments will also be served.
An article by Victor Tine in the Daily News of Newburyport provides an overview the study undertaken by Mr. Morris.
Some of the interesting findings of the study by Mr. Morris are:
- He believes that the net migration of sand along Plum Island’s shoreline is in a northerly direction, a departure from the conventional wisdom that it flows southward.
- He believes that two separate streams of sand are migrating toward Plum Island Center. One stream is moving south from the mouth of the Merrimack River along a submerged offshore sand bar, while another stream is flowing north from the Parker River National Wildlife Refuge’s dune system.
Hampton Beach Seafood Festival, Saturday, September 6th
September 6, 2008
Where: Hampton Beach (Ocean Boulevard)
If you love seafood and appetizers and want an excuse to sample tasty morsels from more than 50 seacoast restaurants, then make plans to visit Hampton Beach today and tomorrow.
The 19th Hampton Beach Seafood Festival got underway yesterday evening when New Hampshire Governor John Lynch cut the ceremonial ribbon to start the 2½-day festival. The festival was again recently named one of the top 100 events in North America attracts over 150,000 visitors during its two and a half days.
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Plum Island Beach Cleanup, September 13th
September 1, 2008
When: Saturday, September 13th, 9:00 am to 5:00 pmWhere: Plum Island
Want to help keep the beaches of Plum Island clean?
The COASTSWEEP 2008 team is looking for 100 plus volunteers to help clean up the Plum Island beaches including the Parker River National Wildlife Refuge and Sandy Point Reservation.
COASTSWEEP is the annual statewide cleanup of Massachusetts coastal and riverine environments. The riverine environment consists of all navigable rivers of interest
Over the past 20 years, COASTSWEEP has engaged thousands of volunteers in cleaning hundreds of miles of shoreline and riverbanks.
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19th Annual Hampton Beach Seafood Festival, September 5th to 7th
August 31, 2008
When: Friday, Saturday and Sunday, September 5th, 6th, and 7th
Where: Hampton Beach, Ocean Boulevard
Cost: Free on Friday from 4:00 pm to 9:00 pm; $5 on Saturday (10:00 am to 9:00 pm) and sunday (10:00 am to 6:00 pm). Children under 12 are free.
The Hampton Beach Seafood Festival, which is organized by the Hampton Area Chamber of Commerce, gets bigger and better each year. This year, in its 19th year, the festival will feature more than 60 of the Seacoast’s top restaurants.
The Hampton Seafood Festival draws a large crowd - it attracts more than 150,000 visitors to the beach over the three-day event. While seafood is the main attraction, there are also plenty of non-seafood eating activities to keep the entire family occupied, including a Saturday night fireworks display!
Saturday Night Sock at Salisbury Beach, August 30th
August 30, 2008
When: Saturday, August 30, 7:00 p.mWhere: Salisbury Beach (at the beach center on Broadway)
Looks like a great day to be outdoors! Go out and enjoy it.
If you want to see an old fashioned sock hop, stop by Salisbury Beach Saturday night, August 30th.
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Former World Surfing Champion To Visit Cinnamon Rainbows, Hampton Beach, Friday, Aug. 29
August 28, 2008
When: Friday, August 29th, 5:00 p.m.Where: Cinnamon Rainbows at 931 Ocean Blvd., Hampton Beach
If you want to meet a world champion surfer, then shoot up to Cinnamon Rainbows Surf Company on Friday, August 29 at 5:00 p.m.
Former world surfing champion Shaun Tomson will visit Cinnamon Rainbows Surf Company on Friday, August 29th, according to Dave Cropper, the surf shop’s owner, to help promote the movie “Bustin’ Down the Door” an award-winning surfing documentary that will be shown at 9:00 p.m. later Friday evening at the Ioka Theatre in Exeter, NH.
See Rick Fabrizio’s article on SeacoastOnline.com for a more detailed report on this event and the documentary.
Berry Picking Permits Now Required at Parker River National Wildlife Refuge
August 27, 2008
Did you know that you can pick cranberries and beach plums at the Parker River National Wildlife Refuge?
Well, you can, but you need to obtain a free permit before you do. The permit may be obtained free of charge at the Refuge headquarters and visitor center located at 6 Plum Island Turnpike, Newburyport or at the Refuge entrance gatehouse on Sunset Avenue, Newbury. Failing to obtain a permit prior to berry picking may result in a citation and fine.
2nd Annual Plum Island House Tour, Saturday, September 6th
August 23, 2008
The organizers of the tour are renting three buses (47 seats per bus). All participants on the tour, to deal with the logistics of Plum Island roads, must ride the bus; you can’t follow along in your car.
Check out Beach-house hopping: PI Taxpayers Association gears up for tour
by M. Renee Buckley in the latest online edition of The Newburyport Current for more detailed information about the Plum Island House Tour and how the proceeds from the event will be used to support Island related projects such as snow fencing to help prevent beach erosion, planting beach grass, purchasing Mobi-Mats, a patented, environmentally friendly and removable walkway, to help preserve the beach by keeping people on dedicated trails and out of the dunes.
EPA Awards Grant To N.H. Department of Environmental Services Public Beach Inspection Program
August 19, 2008
The grant money will be used for the continuation of water quality testing at New Hampshire’s state beaches. The Federal Beach Act of 2000 requires that coastal states notify the public of the water quality.
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Great Marsh Designated As Western Hemispheric Shorebird Reserve Network (WHSRN) Regional Site of Significance
August 17, 2008
On Tuesday, August 19th, the Parker River National Wildlife Refuge will celebrate the dedication of the Great Marsh as a Western Hemispheric Shorebird Reserve Network (WHSRN) regional site of significance, as well as the dedication of the Refuge Headquarters bridge completion.
In Massachusetts, the North Shore’s Great Marsh is the largest continuous stretch of Salt Marsh in New England, extending from Cape Ann to New Hampshire. The unique complex of natural systems add ecological, economic, recreational, and cultural value to our daily lives both on the coast and inland where land is connected by river and stream networks.
The Great Marsh is the largest salt marsh in New England and includes over 20,000 acres of marsh, barrier beach, tidal river, estuary, mudflat, and upland islands extending across the Massachusetts North Shore, from Gloucester to Salisbury.
In recognition of these extraordinary resources, a portion of this area was designated by the state in 1979 as the Parker River/Essex Bay Area of Critical Environmental Concern. The Great Marsh is an internationally recognized Important Bird Area (IBA) because it contributes to the preservation of many breeding and migratory birds.
With its network of waterways, beaches, parks, and wildlife refuges, the Great Marsh is an outstanding destination to enjoy boating, fishing, birdwatching, hiking, and beach activities throughout the cities and towns of Gloucester, Essex, Ipswich, Rowley, Newbury, Newburyport, and Salisbury.
Situated on the ocean, Newburyport holds a host of opportunity for the visitor. But instead of traditional hotels, consider Massachusetts timeshares. Resorts offer sumptuous ensuite appointments and amenities not available in hotels. Rent timeshare for an unforgettable vacation experience.
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