New Superintendent Takes Helm at Cape Lookout National Seashore

The National Park Service announced that Laura E. Rich Acosta has been appointed superintendent of Cape Lookout National Seashore. She is set to begin her duties on July 12, 2026, overseeing the protection and management of the coastal refuge. Hunters who frequent the seashore can expect continued emphasis on habitat conservation and sustainable use of the area’s wildlife resources under her leadership.