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Access to the Coast Guard Beach in Eastham will be closed Tuesday, May 21.
Access to the Coast Guard Beach in Eastham will be closed Tuesday, May 21, from 6:00 AM to 3:00 PM so seashore staff can create an accessible path in advance of the summer season.
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Storm damage, construction affecting access at seashore locations; reduction in programming
Due to erosion, there is no beach access at Nauset Light and Marconi beaches. Access at the Marconi Site is limited. Parts of the Nauset Marsh and Red Maple Swamp trails are closed. Nauset Bike Trail construction is underway. More »
A Public Forum - Herring Cove - Where is the Sand Going and Where is it Coming From
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Contact: Mark Adams, 508-487-3262 ext. 113
Wednesday May 27, 2009 from 5:30 to 7 PM, Larkin Hall, Provincetown Center for Coastal Studies, 5 Holway Avenue, Provincetown (behind the Provincetown High School). The Provincetown Center for Coastal Studies, the Provincetown Conservation Commission and Cape Cod National Seashore announce a public forum on the sands of Herring Cove. The stretches of beaches extending from Race Point to Wood End in Provincetown are part of a sediment system, a conveyor belt of moving sand. Recent measurements by Graham Giese of the Provincetown Center for Coastal Studies and Mark Adams of Cape Cod National Seashore shed new light on the rate of erosion and deposition of sand within the system. Many people value and use these beaches for swimming, fishing, walking, or watching the sunset. Come hear a summary of what we know and bring your questions. 5 to 5:30 - Posters, maps and informal discussion 5:30 to 6 - Presentation by Graham Giese and Mark Adams 6 to 6:30 - Questions and discussion with the Conservation Commission and the public The Herring Cove Beach Area is a popular spot for residents and visitors year-round. The National Park Service is seeking funding for a future planning effort, which will include community members, to replace aging facilities and continue to serve beach users. Information gleaned from this important study will help to inform this planning process. -NPS- |
Did You Know?
Cape Cod National Seashore is one of the most important nesting areas for the federally-threatened Piping Plover. Abundant in the 19th century, the beach-nesting Piping Plover declined in the 20th century, but have begun to recover as a result of active protection and visitor education.