Cape Hatteras National Seashore staff will hold two meetings in May to hear the public’s ideas about how to preserve the Ocracoke Light Station on Ocracoke.
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Submit High Tide Photos Using New App
The North Carolina King Tides Project now uses the Coastal Observer app to report water levels and submit photos of king tides, including the first of the year next week.
Training Set for Collaborative Weather Project
Anyone interested in documenting precipitation for a citizen-science extreme weather project can learn what’s needed to participate.
Amanda Martin to Lead Resilience Office
Dr. Amanda Martin has been selected as the new chief resilience officer for the North Carolina Office of Recovery and Resiliency.
Parks ‘Common Ground’: Resources Secretary
Parks, nature and history reflect the state’s diversity and encourage getting outside, says Department of Natural and Cultural Resources Secretary Reid Wilson.
‘Ghost’ Forest Expansion Rate Alarming: Study
A Duke University-led team studied 35 years of satellite images of the state’s Albemarle-Pamlico Peninsula.
Seeds of Resilience May Be In Forests, Farms
Support appears to be growing in North Carolina for using natural, restored and working lands to help offset carbon emissions and reduce flooding severity.
Beaufort Mayor Announces Senate Run
Beaufort Mayor Rett Newton, retired U.S. Air Force colonel and Duke University doctoral candidate, is running for the Democratic nomination for the 2022 U.S. Senate.
Coastal Resilience Goal of New State Program
The Resilient Coastal Communities Program is part of a statewide effort to help local governments address climate change-related risks.
Clean Energy Plan Target Attainable: Study
Small policy changes can put in motion affordable and cleaner electricity generation options, according to a recent report on the North Carolina Power Sector.
Region Eyes Ecotourism as Key to Adaptation
There’s no easy answer when it comes to flooding in the Albemarle-Pamlico region, but there’s a move on to not only live with water, but also to capitalize on it.
25 Towns, Counties to Get Resilience Funding
The coastal communities will receive a total of $675,000 for technical assistance in risk assessment and resilience planning work through NCDEQ’s Division of Coastal Management.
NC Has Much to Gain from Wind Power
Guest commentary: North Carolina has too much to gain from wind industry to let disinformation from Texas grid failure go uncorrected.
NC Project Shows Opportunity in Resilience
Surrounded by water, nonprofits in NC’s “Inner Banks” region say bringing the environment to the people is key to community resilience.
Tides Project Seeks Your High Water Photos
The King Tides Project asks the public to use smartphone cameras and social media to document for science extreme water levels from tides, winds and storms.
Resilience Network Seeks Resident Feedback
A new network to address challenges in coastal resilience is hosting its third virtual listening session March 16 to hear concerns about long-term priorities for coastal communities.
