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28442
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New research by North Carolina Sea Grant and Duke University’s Nicholas Institute for Environmental Policy Solutions links economic development with ocean and coastal resources. The largest sector of North Carolina’s ocean economy is tourism and recreation.
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28449
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When used properly, the term “100-year flood” means there is a 1-in-100, or 1 percent, chance of a flood occurring in a certain area in any given year. This is the flood standard scientists use to predict floods. The North Carolina Floodplain Mapping Program provides online tools for viewing flood-hazard areas, and to help communities be prepared.
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Coastwatch
(NoCar QH 91 A1 N62x), Vol. Issue 2, Spring 2017,
p28-31, il, por, map
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29525
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Beavers, nature's architects, sculpt the landscape to fit their needs. Now, North Carolina Sea Grant researchers are examining the beavers' plans to help restore the state's wetlands.
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34454
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Five different projects have been awarded grants from the N.C. Community Collaborative Research Grant program. These diverse projects highlight research into climate-change, locally sourcing seafood, invasive species, sustainable workforce planning, and marine aquaculture studies. All projects focus on community outreach and collaboration.
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27334
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The NC Sea Grant program is using story maps to explain oyster aquaculture and oyster reef restoration due to building interest across the state. The article explains the benefits of protecting oysters and encouraging their habitat for the health of the state’s ecosystem and the potential economic benefit of harvesting oysters.
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27627
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The North Carolina Sea Grant’s mission is to improve the natural resource management decisions made by the state. The organization believes the most effective way to accomplish their goal is to work with communities to improve public understanding of the issues. To succeed in this endeavor, Sea Grant has begun working with K-12 schools to better educate students about climate and natural resources.
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40009
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Organizations interested in becoming better caretakers to North Carolina’s 1700 watersheds created the North Carolina Watershed Stewardship Network. In addition to workshops, the Network has engaged in initiatives such as obtaining feedback from communities about research, education, and training support needed to resolve water-resource issues. Also affirming the Network’s necessity was water-related stories shared by the North Carolina Sea Grant staff and friends, told in words and photos.
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North Carolina Watershed Stewardship Network; Watersheds; Water conservation--North Carolina, Eastern; Water quality management--Coastal; Water quality management--North Carolina, Eastern; North Carolina Sea Grant ; Fishing communities ; Fishing villages--Hyde County--Engelhard; Fishing villages; Watersheds--Black Creek; University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill--Institute for the Environment