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2021 Gift Guide for Boaters, Fishermen and Outdoor Enthusiasts

12/2/2021 - The 2021 holiday season is upon us and we've been busy testing products to find the perfect gifts for the boater, fisherman or outdoor enthusiast on your list. STAY WARM AND WELL LIT - No matter what you want to do, this hands free LED lighted water resistant hat is… SEE MORE

Sea Level Rise Now: An Interview with William Shatner and John Englander

11/2/2021 - On November 17th from 1-4pm (EST), US Harbors will be hosting a free, online conference for coastal communities to discuss rising sea levels. Our speakers include John Englander, Renee Collini and David Wolcott. Please click below to register for Rising with the Tide: Keeping Our Communities Above Water CLICK TO… SEE MORE

Detroit Going Green to Help Slow Flooding During Heavy Rains

7/11/2021 - By Corey Williams. DETROIT (AP) — Massive amounts of green are being spent to find “green” ways to prevent basements, yards, streets and freeways in Detroit from flooding during heavy storms like one last month. Of $100 million pumped each year into infrastructure upgrades for the city’s aging water and… SEE MORE

VA National Guard Soldies patrol Norfolk following Hurricane Sandy (Oct. 29, 2012). ©Sgt. 1st Class A.J. Coyne, Virginia Guard

Study: Climate Change Added $8 Billion to Sandy’s Damages

5/19/2021 - By Seth Borenstein / AP News. Climate change-triggered sea level rise added $8 billion in damage during 2012’s Superstorm Sandy, one of nation’s costliest weather disasters, a new study said. During Sandy — a late fall freak combination of a hurricane and other storms that struck New York and surrounding areas —… SEE MORE

Free Offices with a View: 4 Lighthouses, Courtesy of Feds

5/16/2021 - PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — Dreading your eventual return to the office? The federal government is making available — for free — some waterfront workspaces with killer views that are sure to entice. But there’s a catch. The General Services Administration says the U.S. Coast Guard has decided it no longer… SEE MORE

Hatteras Shoreline by Ann Tihansky, USGS

How to Prepare Your Coastal Property for Sea-Level Rise and Weather Extremes

5/10/2021 - By JAN ELLEN SPIEGEL. Your yard can be part of the solution. People who live along the Atlantic seaboard are accustomed to dealing with environmental extremes: salt spray that can kill just about anything green; relentless wind that whips vegetation into Leaning Tower of Pisa shapes; sand, shells, rocks and… SEE MORE

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Dam Removals Benefit Public Safety, Fish Migration

2/10/2021 - After more than a decade of planning, the removal of the Upper and Lower Sawyer Mill Dams in Dover, New Hampshire, is complete. This NOAA-supported project has reopened river habitat for migratory fish and protected the residents of nearby apartments from flood risks associated with the two dams. The Upper… SEE MORE

The Possibility of Change in Marblehead Harbor

8/19/2020 - By Chris Stevens. When it comes to mitigating the impact of climate change on Marblehead Harbor, residents were hit with a lot of information Monday in a short amount of time. The good news is the town has time to figure out its path to preservation. “What we are providing… SEE MORE

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With 130-Mile Coast, New Jersey Marks a First in Climate Change Fight

1/29/2020 - By Tracey Tully. New Jersey will become the first state to require that builders take into account the impact of climate change, including rising sea levels, in order to win government approval for projects, Gov. Philip D. Murphy announced on Monday. The move by Mr. Murphy, a Democrat, is part… SEE MORE

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Understanding Wildfire Warnings, Watches and Behavior

10/30/2019 - How to Prepare for Wildfire: Take personal responsibility and prepare long before the threat of a wildland fire so your home is ready in case of a fire: Create defensible space by clearing brush away from your home. Use fire-resistant landscaping and harden your home with fire-safe construction measures. Put… SEE MORE

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