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A New Rule Balances Wildlife and Off-Road-Vehicle Use on a North Carolina Beach
June 12, 2012 —
Congressional legislation and a pending civil suit threaten the future of a new rule that protects wildlife and allows vehicles on Cape Hatteras National Seashore