News Release

Cape Hatteras National Seashore invites community to discuss Buxton Beach Access contamination and remnant infrastructure

Date: March 25, 2024
Contact: Mike Barber, 252-270-5389

MANTEO, N.C. — On Wednesday, March 27, from 6-7 p.m., the public is invited to receive updates on the status of petroleum contamination and hazardous infrastructure remediation at Cape Hatteras National Seashore’s Buxton Beach Access. The public meeting will occur at the Fessenden Center, 46830 N.C. Highway 12, Buxton, North Carolina.

Following a presentation by Superintendent David Hallac, National Park Service staff will be available to answer questions from community members.

Historical information about the Buxton Beach Access is located at http://go.nps.gov/buxtonbeach. Recent and historical photos of the site can be found in the Seashore’s Buxton Beach Access photo album.