ShellCast App Expands into Southeastern Waters

April 11, 2023 | Carrie Clower

A digital tool for North Carolina’s Shellfish growers soon will forecast last-minute lease closures in Florida and South Carolina, too. BY CARRIE CLOWER In early 2022, ShellCast debuted as a digital tool helping shellfish growers...

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image: Hatteras Trouble spot along NC 12. credit: NC DOT/CC BY 2.0.

NC Resilient Coastal Communities Program Accepts Applications from Communities and Contractors

January 10, 2023 | Lauren Pharr

Division of Coastal Management is hosting an informational webinar on the application process on January 12 from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m....

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Creating Solutions for the Global Blue Economy

April 26, 2022 | Dave Shaw

The “Creating Solutions for the Global Blue Economy” workshop provided a forum for NC State undergraduate and graduate students to learn about the challenges facing development of resilient and sustainable coastal economies....

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Fortifying Homes Against Wind and Water Damage

March 8, 2021 | Allison Fisk

As homeowners prepare for coastal wind events, they should consider storm-resilient construction options that offer multiple benefits. Some homeowners in coastal North Carolina are saving money each year on wind insurance premiums — and reducing the risk of storm damage — thanks to the FORTIFIED program. See blog post and link to a memo for coastal property owners. ...

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Community, Ecosystem Resilience Highlighted at 2019 NC Coastal Conference

December 2, 2019 | Katelyn Vause

North Carolina Sea Grant hosted the 2019 Coastal Conference in Wilmington at the Hotel Ballast. ...

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