THE FERGUSON GROUP, LLC ON BEHALF OF WARD & SMITH, PA (FOR BALD HEAD ISLAND, NC)

NAT · Natural Resources

Support for FY 2026 Energy and Water Development investigations appropriations for a coastal storm damage reduction feasibility study for Bald Head Island. Allowing the most beneficial placement of dredged material from Wilmington Harbor navigation dredging on Bald Head Island beaches. Securing future sand source(s) for Bald Head Island beach renourishment.

DIS · Disaster Planning/Emergencies

Support for FY 2026 Energy and Water Development investigations appropriations for a coastal storm damage reduction feasibility study for Bald Head Island. Allowing the most beneficial placement of dredged material from Wilmington Harbor navigation dredging on Bald Head Island beaches.

MAR · Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries

Allowing the most beneficial placement of dredged material from Wilmington Harbor navigation dredging on Bald Head Island beaches. The Wilmington Harbor Navigation Improvement Project (Section 203 Study) and potential impacts to shorelines and ecosystems if the channel depth is modified.

ENG · Energy/Nuclear

Issues regarding transparency and public input on offshore wind energy projects, including commercial wind energy leasing in the Outer Continental Shelf Central Atlantic 2 Call Area.

BUD · Budget/Appropriations

Support for FY 2026 Energy and Water Development investigations appropriations for a coastal storm damage reduction feasibility study for Bald Head Island. Support for FY 2026 Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies State and Tribal Assistance Grants (Clean Water) appropriations for the Bald Head Island wastewater treatment plant expansion project. Support for Wilmington Harbor, NC, Harbor Maintenance Trust Fund appropriations in FY 2026.

UTI · Utilities

Support for FY 2026 Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies State and Tribal Assistance Grants (Clean Water) appropriations for the Bald Head Island wastewater treatment plant expansion project.