As anyone within 50 miles of a storm-prone coast surely knows, June 1 is the start of the Atlantic hurricane season. But as we head further into July towards the heart of the season in August and September, chances that a storm might spin up in the warming waters increases. Depending on how recently a…
Viewing coastal sediment (basically, sand, cobble and fine-grained material) as an asset rather than an afterthought is the focus of a recent article – making the case that how we manage sand is an issue of even greater importance now as climate change and human intervention are dramatically changing the way such sediment is needed…
Much has been said about recent responses to the issue of climate change, so there’s no need to add to that conversation. However, coastal professionals and residents understand that, ultimately, sea level change and other consequences of a warming climate are not political realities, but scientific ones. More important, they are personal realities… and doing…
Capitol Hill Day: Wednesday, July 12th. Register here. In District Day(s): Wednesday, August 16th (or anytime during August Congressional recess). Register here. This summer is the most important time in decades for the future of federal coastal funding. Coastal funding is facing unprecedented threats from the administration and Congress that is actively seeking to make major cuts…
