Coastal Communities

Scientists have increasingly used tide levels to predict flooding on the coast. But two North Carolina professors showed that land-based factors, like rain, groundwater, and local infrastructure, are more often the driving force.

The multimillion dollar project will focus on the Town of Nags Head and could improve the area’s storm response.

A new study from researchers at N.C. State University looks at how flood waters impact water quality. The findings also shed light on how sea level rise is affecting outdated infrastructure.

The North Carolina Coastal Federation finished its restoration of the North River Wetlands Preserve this winter. Wetland habitats play several crucial roles, including protecting water quality, preventing floods, and serving as critical territory for unique plants and animals.

Host Dave DeWitt discusses efforts along the North Carolina coast to assess sea level rise and mitigate the impact of beach erosion.

President Donald Trump announced a 10-year moratorium on offshore drilling off the coasts of Georgia, Florida and South Carolina last week. It appears on…

Orrin Pilkey was sounding the alarm about climate change and sea level rise long before the topics were part of public consciousness. As an early…

Orrin Pilkey was sounding the alarm about climate change and sea level rise long before the topics were part of public consciousness. As an early…

Coping and recovering from a crisis is nothing new for North Carolina’s coastal residents. Hurricanes have altered life for generations of families along…