An agreement filed Wednesday maintains off-road vehicle access in Cape Hatteras National Seashore while providing protection for vulnerable shorebirds and turtles, apparently sidestepping beach drivers' worst fears of closed beaches.
Pounded out after two weeks of negotiations, the agreement was completed after Dare and Hyde counties and the Cape Hatteras Access Preservation Alliance voted to approve it.

Middle Atlantic Four Wheel Drive Association (MAFWDA) was created to promote a more responsible approach to OHV use on public and private land. We help to prevent legislation which would impose undue restriction on recreational OHV. To institute programs of Conservation, Education and Safety. To encourage state and federal land management agencies to develop areas and trails for outdoor recreation. Out association and its members work together to pass on information of interest to vehicle oriented recreationists. 
