Beach Safety: Rip Current Tips and Educational Materials
Folks heading to the beach this summer should be aware of the potential for rip currents. National Weather Service officials report one fatality due to rip currents along our coast in 2014, and a total of at least 58 deaths since 2000. Stay safe with these rip current tips and educational materials. Contact: Katie Mosher, 919-515-9069, katie_mosher@ncsu.edu...Continue reading "Beach Safety: Rip Current Tips and Educational Materials"
Sea Grant/Reserve Fellows Selected
North Carolina Sea Grant and the N.C. Coastal Reserve and National Estuarine Research Reserve Program awarded 2015 Coastal Reserve Fellowships to Jill Arriola and Seth Theuerkauf. This joint program is designed to foster research within the boundaries of the reserve and address a coastal management issue. Contact: E-Ching Lee, 919-515-9098, eching_lee@ncsu.edu John Fear, 919-515-9104, jmfear@ncsu.edu...Schiavinato Receives Outreach, Engagement Award
Lisa Schiavinato, North Carolina Sea Grant coastal law, policy and community development specialist, has been honored with an Outstanding Extension Service Award. Her recognition is part of annual service-related awards given by the North Carolina State University Office of Outreach & Engagement. Contact: E-Ching Lee, 919-515-9098, eching_lee@ncsu.edu...Continue reading "Schiavinato Receives Outreach, Engagement Award"
Coastal NC, Jones Awards, Sturgeon, African-American History Featured in Coastwatch
North Carolina Sea Grant’s Spring 2015 issue of Coastwatch is now available. In this issue, read about: demography and coastal transportation — two hot topics discussed at North Carolina's Coastal Conference; six North Carolina recipients of the 2014 Jones Award, all with Sea Grant ties; a research project featuring sturgeon; several coastal North Carolina locations rich in African-American history; and more. Contact: E-Ching Lee, 919-515-9098, eching_lee@ncsu.edu...Resiliency Workshop Set for April 21 in Hyde County
The North Carolina Rural Economic Development Center and Hyde County are holding a Disaster Resiliency Workshop on Tuesday, April 21, in Swan Quarter. Contact: Rhett Register, 919-515-1092, rregister@ncsu.edu...Continue reading "Resiliency Workshop Set for April 21 in Hyde County"