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Outer Banks, NC Beach Nourishment

by Holly Duggins | May 10, 2017 | All stories

Sand pumping in the Outer Banks, NC to kick off summer beach nourishment project.  PSDS will be monitoring their progress.  

Atlantic oil pumping new pressures on East Coast

by Holly Duggins | Apr 26, 2017 | All stories

President Trump ready to explore untouched Atlantic Ocean in pursuit of oil.  See more information here.   

Surf’s Up! Surf enthusiasts speak out on climate change.

by Holly Duggins | Apr 20, 2017 | All stories

Sea level rise and pollution affecting water quality in big waves.  See link here for more information.  

Interesting news on the Shore Protection Act

by Holly Duggins | Apr 19, 2017 | All stories

How close is too close when living the beach life?  Find more answers here.  

Rob Young on environmental policy in North Carolina

by Holly Duggins | Apr 19, 2017 | PSDS on the Air: Radio & Television

Tune in to this radio broadcast, featuring PSDS director, Rob Young.  For more information, see link to WFAE 90.7, Charlotte’s NPR News Source.  

Newburyport, MA program on Storm Surges

by Holly Duggins | Apr 19, 2017 | All stories, Slider

PSDS Director Rob Young on beach erosion issues. See link for more information.  

Should scientists be activists?

by Holly Duggins | Apr 19, 2017 | All stories

The March for Science, April 22nd, 2017, “the first step of a global movement to defend the vital role science plays in our health, safety, economies, and governments”. See link.  

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by Holly Duggins | Apr 6, 2017 | All stories

Coastal scientists draw a line in the sand after new Shore Protection Act passes House

by Katie Peek | Mar 29, 2017 | All stories

North Carolina already protects its coast with a similar formula, said Robert Young, professor of coastal geology at Western Carolina University. Read more here
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