Swansboro Country: Waterfowl Crisis & Community Action
Swansboro, a picturesque coastal town, recently experienced a stark contrast: a significant decline in its waterfowl population alongside a remarkably successful community fundraiser. This article explores these two events, highlighting both the challenges and the inspiring community response, and suggests a path forward for balancing human activity with environmental stewardship. A Tragedy Unfolds: The Waterfowl Die-off Over recent weeks, Swansboro residents have witnessed a disturbing increase in the number of deceased waterfowl, primarily swans and ducks, near the town lake....