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34779
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The North Carolina Community Collaborative Research Grant Program has established three research projects with new collaborators. These projects focus on flood risks, water contamination in the Cape Fear River, and evaluating resources of the nighttime sky at the Outer Albemarle Peninsula.
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2.North Carolina's Growing Problem by Finch, Steven P. Carolina Planning Vol. 5 Issue 1, Spring 1979
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15817
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The rapid development of North Carolina's floodplains has increased the risk of flood-related property damage and loss of life. If planners do not take action, the problem could become much worse given the rate of development.
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15847
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State and local programs to deal with the hazards of flooding are variable and include planning and coordination practices, grants-in-aid of local governments or flood plain occupants, wetlands protection, structural safety, public investment in flood control works, technical assistance to local governments, and post-disaster assistance.
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42684
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A large scale study initiated through the North Carolina Sea Grant, NCDOT and other state and local government entities has determined that thoughtful planning and targeted route improvements or "resilient routes" for highways are key to dealing with eastern north Carolina's flooding issues after significant storms.
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