By Submitted Story on January 28, 2023
NOAAâs National Sea Grant College Program and the U.S. Coastal Research Program (USCRP) are backing new work to protect North Carolinaâs shorelines. A North Carolina Sea Grant collaboration with East Carolina University and Carteret Community College will develop a framework for coastal protection design and siting, as well as living shoreline training courses and a certification program.
Frank LĂłpez, extension director for North Carolina Sea Grant and one of the project leads, says the team will survey community members to capture their views on different options for coastal adaptation. At ECUâs Coastal Studies Institute, Rachel Gittman will build on her previous research for USCRP on living shorelines.
âNew data will help enhance the effectiveness of different substrates and designs for living shorelines,â LĂłpez explains. âThe team will develop strategies that will help shoreline property owners, permit issuing agencies, and contractors.â
LĂłpez says the collaboration will inform improvements in coastal protection training and outreach programs, including an expanded pilot course that covers advanced design tracks for waterfront property owners, as well as a design certification program through Carteret Community College.
âThis project will help keep our state at the forefront of coastal resilience planning and adaptation,â says Susan White, executive director of North Carolina Sea Grant.
The collaboration is one of ten to receive support through the NOAAâs National Sea Grant College Programâs work with the USCRP to enhance resilience in coastal communities.
âThrough this partnership with the U.S. Coastal Research Program, Sea Grant is able to effectively leverage its nationwide network to help coastal and Great Lakes communities tackle some of the most pressing issues that they face now and in the future,â says Jonathan Pennock, director of NOAAâs National Sea Grant College Program.
Programs across the nation also are receiving additional NOAA Sea Grant support to increase local capacity, engagement, research, and implementation to address resilience challenges. As a result, North Carolina Sea Grant will continue its Coastal Resilience Team Competition fellowships.
These fellowships will provide up to $20,000 for one or more student teams to conduct two-year projects that will lead to more resilient habitats and communities. Each team will include two to four members, including at least one graduate student who will serve as the project lead, and at least one undergraduate.
The second annual Coastal Resilience Team Competition will begin accepting proposals on February 1. Check back here.
Notice of Public Auction
The public will take notice that the Dare County Tourism Board, at its meeting of October 20, 2022, adopted Resolution 2022-5 authorizing the sale of surplus personal property by public auction.
Saturday, April 1, 2023.
6708 S. Croatan Highway
Nags Head, NC 27959
10am: Back of the House Auction – Complete Commercial Kitchen
Partial List: True refrigerators and coolers, Hatco drawer warmers, Hobart mixer, Vulcan, 6 & 10 burner gas ovens/stoves, Vulcan 2 basket gas fryer, Vulcan 2-door oven, stainless prep tables, DCS 6 burner LPAS range & oven, Hobart dishwasher, pots & pans & more.
2pm: Front of the House Auction â Selling Everything in the Building + Architectural Salvage by room
Partial List: Antique ships wheel chandelier, Nautical & pirate decor, sword & pistol displays, polyword tables & chairs, ship models, nautical lanterns, art, commercial bar equipment, tables and chairs, NC decoys, fish mounts, signal cannon, architectural salvage, Several bars, pirate bar & more.
Preview 3/31: 11 AM – 5 PM & Auction Day starting @ 9am
Online Absentee Bidding Catalog Closes: 3/31 @ 8pm
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