North Carolina’s
Educational/Sustainable Ocean Piers
North Carolina’s
Educational Ocean Piers
Avalon Fishing Pier Nags Head Fishing Pier Jennette's Fishing Pier Outer Banks Fishing Pier Rodanthe Fishing Pier Avon Fishing Pier Cape Hatteras Fishing Pier Oceanna Fishing Pier Sheraton Hotel Pier Bogue Inlet Pier Seaview Pier and Motel Surf City Ocean Pier Jolly Roger Motel and Pier Johnnie Mercer's Pier Carolina Beach Fishing Pier
Kure Beach Pier Yaupon Beach Pier Ocean Crest Fishing Pier Holden Beach Pier Ocean Isle Fishing Pier Sunset Beach Pier
“The Committee recommends that the North Carolina Aquariums be authorized and funded to pilot the design, development, and operation of three (3) public fishing piers that not only would provide angling access, but also would offer public educational opportunities.�
Aquarium Pier Goals •Inspire appreciation and conservation of North Carolina's aquatic environments through engaging family experiences, programs and exhibits. •Provide diverse recreational fishing opportunities and enhanced public beach access. •Demonstrate effective sustainable practices for storm water control, energy generation, water use, coastal construction, and fishing. •Provide opportunities for research and interpretation of the unique cultural, historical, and environmental features of the N.C. coast and open ocean. •Encourage and promote public-private partnerships that foster the Aquariums' mission.
LEED CERTIFICATION • Energy
Conservation and Generation • Water Conservation and Reuse • Stormwater Retention/Management • Sustainable Building Materials • Sustainable Construction Methods • Greenhouse Gas Reductions
SUSTAINABLE CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS • Concrete Structure for Long Life and Durability • Fiberglas and Plastic Materials Replace Metals Wherever Possible • Reclaimed Timber for Decking
HARSH COASTAL ENVIRONMENT • High Corrosion from Salt Spray •Hurricane Storm Surge and High Waves from Coastal Storms •Exposure to Direct Sun, Cold Winter Winds
WATER CONSERVATION • Roof Collection Cisterns Supply Beach Showers • Parking Design Minimizes and Retains Stormwater Runoff • Low Pressure Membrane Wastewater Treatment Returns Gray Water to Toilets
ENERGY CONSERVATION • Geo-Thermal Heating and Cooling •Enclosure Orientation Blocks Cold North Wind, Allows Cooling Summer Breezes •LED Lighting, Solar Lighting, Occupancy Sensors •30KW Wind Turbine Generation Supplies Up to 90% of Energy
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