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UNC Albemarle Ecological Field Site Students Visit Marshes Light

Lee Whitley — Thu, 09 Sep 2010 16:00:19 +0000

Professor Robert Perry and students of the Albemarle Ecological Field Site of the University of North Carolina visited the Marshes Light community in Manteo to learn about our wetlands and how to protect them.

We hosted an informal gathering with Warren Eadus and Andy Deel of Quible Associates P.C., a local Engineering and Environmental Science Firm. The students were then given a guided field review of the stormwater systems at the Marshes Light.

Identifying wetlands plants at Marshes Light

Andy identified sedimentation as the number one threat to North Carolina’s waterways and went on explain how the sand filters, wet pond, and bioretention basins at Marshes Light reduce the TSS (Total Suspended Solids) below State requirements, while also providing nutrient reductions for stormwater runoff.

Warren provided a tour of wetlands on site, which are being enhanced to encourage a healthy and diverse growth of native wetland species. Marshes Light is proud to be a part of Historic Manteo and provide state-of-the-art stormwater treatment to protect and promote healthy water quality throughout beautiful Shallowbag Bay.

New Home Under Construction Sparks Interest/Sale in Marshes Light

Lee Whitley — Sun, 08 Aug 2010 19:07:30 +0000

On the corner of Up & Fer, this charming 1,800 square foot bungalow is taking shape in the heart of Manteo’s historic neighborhood.

This home is located on lot #1 in Marshes Light, and is owned by Bob & Norma of Lorton, Virginia. The street’s been abuzz with interest and lot #3 recently went under contract.

The Marshes Light Marina Ship’s Store is in the works with construction to start in the next few days.

Construction on both projects is provided by local builder, Steve Daniels and Renaissance Construction.

The Beach Road to Duck

Lee Whitley — Mon, 28 Jun 2010 11:00:43 +0000

The Town of Duck on NC’s Outer Banks is not just a collection of shops selling t-shirts and kites. There are some of the best restaurants on the Outer Banks in Duck, a great book store, a delightful art gallery and so much more. My three sons all work in Duck.

We recently had dinner at Red Sky Cafe (www.redskycafe.com) where my son is one of the chefs. We sat at the bar and enjoyed fresh sushimi and a delicately fried softshell, crispy goodness with corn relish. I wanted to post of picture of the soft shell, but we devoured it before I could get my camera.

Rib eye with sauteed veggies and mashed potatoes

Wayne had the rib eye and I had the grouper. It’s a wonderful relaxed setting located on NC 12 in downtown Duck.

The Town of Duck sponsors a Summer Music Series, which is returning for its fourth season. For six weeks, local musical groups will take the stage at the Duck Town Park gazebo. The concerts are from 6:00 – 7:30 p.m. and are on Tuesday and Thursday evenings from June 29 through August 5.

I’ll explore other favorite shops, eateries and things to do in Duck in later posts. Enjoy!

Poor Richard’s is Open Again in Manteo!

Lee Whitley — Tue, 19 Jan 2010 16:12:00 +0000

One of my favorite restaurants is open again – Poor Richard’s on the waterfront in downtown Manteo. They closed for a couple of weeks to make some repairs and refinish the floors. Lunch was delish as usual and there were people sitting outside on the deck enjoying the sunny 68 degree weather.

Took these photos of the George Washington Creef Boathouse and the Maritime Museum on my walk back to the Marshes Light Sales Center today. I love being able to walk downtown for lunch or to browse the shops and festivities!