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24815
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Rachel Carson came to the North Carolina coast in 1947 and documented much of the coastal area she explored. Much of what she described can still be found and explored today from Bird Shoal to Taylor’s Creek.
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Coastwatch (NoCar QH 91 A1 N62x), Vol. Issue 1, Winter 2016, p6-13, il, por Periodical Website
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24816
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A paddling tour of Little Rivers and Waterway Tales is mixed with personal experience of Lundie Spence. Spence explores everything mentioned in the book from the 2,000 year old cypress trees to the remnants of timber industry buildings in Eastern North Carolina
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Coastwatch (NoCar QH 91 A1 N62x), Vol. Issue 1, Winter 2016, p14-15, il Periodical Website
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24817
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Coastal research is conducted by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration on five coasts in the United States and their coastal flooding. Their research facilities include locations in Beaufort, Chesapeake Bay, northern Gulf of Mexico, Hawaii, and San Francisco. Rates of flooding are researched at each coast.
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Coastwatch (NoCar QH 91 A1 N62x), Vol. Issue 1, Winter 2016, p16-18, il, por, map Periodical Website
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24818
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Barbra Doll, a water protection and restoration specialist, has developed a new technique for filtering sediments and nutrients from runoff. This technique, called regenerative stormwater conveyance has already been applied at some locations and a video demonstration is available. The demonstration was conducted at a family farm in Randolph County.
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Coastwatch (NoCar QH 91 A1 N62x), Vol. Issue 1, Winter 2016, p24-29, il, por Periodical Website
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24819
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Three students have received fellowships dealing with costal policy and coastal research. They will conduct projects to complete their fellowships. Fellowships are provided by the North Carolina Sea Grant. They will conduct their research on the North Carolina Coast.
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Coastwatch (NoCar QH 91 A1 N62x), Vol. Issue 1, Winter 2016, p30-31, il, por Periodical Website
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24820
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The town of Nags Head has conducted a research survey to determine whether those living in and governing Nags Head were aware of the coastal hazards. The participants were asked various questions concerning coastal hazards. The results will be used to further options for adaptation to coastal hazards.
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Coastwatch (NoCar QH 91 A1 N62x), Vol. Issue 1, Winter 2016, p32-33, il, por Periodical Website
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24821
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A graduate student training symposium will be held on April sixth and seventh in New Bern. The symposium, sponsored by the North Carolina Sea Grant, will feature several speakers who will share knowledge useful to any and all graduate students
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