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From Streets to Sea: Addressing Stormwater Runoff

Flooding

Aerial view of a river with marsh.

Jun 17, 2026

NC Sea Grant Announces 2026-28 Core Research Projects

North Carolina Sea Grant recently awarded core funding to nine researchers from universities across the state. For two years, these researchers will apply innovative approaches to diverse coastal topics like barotrauma mitigation methods, shark depredation events, and land-use scenarios for coastal resilience, to name a few.
image: decrepit bulkhead.

Apr 24, 2026

Bulkheads: Challenges and Tips

Bulkheads have been popular, but these structures come with a number of negatives.
image: oyster farmer.

Feb 2, 2026

Coastwatch Covers NC’s $100-Million Goal for Farmed Shellfish  —  and Much More

The Winter 2026 issue of Coastwatch magazine explores North Carolina’s $100-million goal for the state’s farmed shellfish industry, new strategies for supporting NC middle schoolers struggling with upheaval, the Rachel Carson Reserve’s…
IMAGE: Sea Grant interns conduct a survey for salamander mussels at Cayuga Creek in New York.

Nov 19, 2025

Coast to Coast

North Carolina Sea Grant has led a national effort that matches passionate undergraduate students with the needs of coastal and Great Lakes states.
image: Oil on a Storm Drain.

Nov 14, 2025

From Streets to Sea: Addressing Stormwater Runoff

Flooding from stormwater can damage foundations, retaining walls, driveways, and septic systems, resulting in costly repairs. Stormwater also can erode topsoil that is critical for plants that otherwise would absorb excess water.