by Katie Peek | Jul 1, 2019 | All stories, Coastal News, North Carolina Coastal News, Policy
This is the first of several case studies examining the feasibility & economics of targeted acquisition strategies in oceanfront, resort communities. For North Topsail Beach, the costs ($54.8 million with inflation) & benefits ($57.6 million) represent a...
by Holly Duggins | Oct 2, 2018 | All stories, Coastal News, Events in the News, North Carolina Coastal News
Learn more about deadly runoff and polluted waters in the aftermath of Hurricane Florence here.
by Katie Peek | Sep 13, 2018 | All stories, Coastal News, Events in the News, North Carolina Coastal News, Policy, Published Items, Reports, Research
“…the coastal vulnerability assessment show that over two-thirds of the infrastructure evaluated at Cape Lookout have high vulnerability to coastal hazards, and have a combined replacement value of over $40 million.” Read the update here.
by Holly Duggins | May 15, 2018 | All stories, Coastal News, North Carolina Coastal News, Policy
Holden Beach is weighing the balance of beach nourishment projects. Becoming more restricted in restoration options, a terminal groin is prescribed. Rather than sanding (which has experienced setbacks previously), officials are opting for a more permanent...
by Holly Duggins | Mar 5, 2018 | All stories, Coastal News, North Carolina Coastal News, Policy
Environmental planning presented to Topsail, NC officials to propose the construction of beach groins to off-set beach erosion. Learn more about Topsail’s plans here.
by Holly Duggins | Dec 4, 2017 | All stories, Coastal News, North Carolina Coastal News
Can we keep shorelines from rising, and how do we keep the rising tides from demolishing our beachfront structures? Find out more about what the Outer Banks’ plight to combat sea level rise here.
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