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U.S. High-tide Flooding Breaks Records
Coastal communities across the U.S. saw record-setting high-tide flooding last year, forcing residents to deal with flooded shorelines, streets, and basements — a trend that is expected to continue into 2022 and beyond without improved flood defenses, according to a new NOAA report. High waters are affecting coastal economies and… SEE MORE
'Destructive' Severe Thunderstorm Warning to Trigger Emergency Alerts on Mobile Phones
The National Weather Service has announced that a new category of "Destructive" Severe Thunderstorm Warning will trigger wireless Emergency Alerts on mobile phones starting August 2. Severe thunderstorms can be life threatening, but not all severe storms are the same. The National Weather Service has announced that a new category… SEE MORE
News from Our Coasts: July 2021
NEWS & UPDATES FOR JULY Updates from US Harbors News & Virtual Events from Our Partners Updates from Our Coastal Business Community Photos of the Month Updates from US Harbors The world's largest trade show of sport fishing kicks off tomorrow. Join ICAST Orlando for their virtual show and learn… SEE MORE
Low Oxygen Levels off Coast Raise Fears of Marine Dead Zones
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Low oxygen levels measured off the coast of Oregon and Washington are raising concerns of large “dead zones” that could decimate crabs and bottom-dwelling fish within them. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration said this week that researchers have detected unseasonably low oxygen levels in a… SEE MORE
Massive Wildfires in US West Bring Haze to East Coast
By Gillian Flaccus. PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Wildfires in the American West, including one burning in Oregon that’s currently the largest in the U.S., are creating hazy skies as far away as New York as the massive infernos spew smoke and ash into the air in columns up to six… SEE MORE
Oregon Wildfire Forms ‘Fire Clouds’ that Pose Danger Below
By Gillian Flaccus. PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Smoke and heat from a massive wildfire in southeastern Oregon are creating giant “fire clouds” over the blaze — dangerous columns of smoke and ash that can reach up to 6 miles (10 kilometers) in the sky and are visible from more than… SEE MORE
AP Interview: EPA Water Chief on Clean Water Protections
By Suman Naishadham. WASHINGTON (AP) — To finally determine a lasting definition of waterways that qualify for federal protection under the Clean Water Act, the Environmental Protection Agency’s new water director says everyone with a stake in the issue will need to be engaged. Radhika Fox recently spoke to The… SEE MORE
Headed Offshore? How to Get Real-Time Weather Forecasts & Conditions
Getting Accurate Forecasts and Conditions When You're Offshore Can Be A Challenge: Here's a Solution! SiriusXM Marine provides graphical weather and fishing info for boaters, allowing you to know the conditions ahead. Features include radar, storm cell info, lightning strike locations, marine zone forecasts, wind/wave info, and more. The service… SEE MORE
Fun Facts About America's Birthday
Get in the patriotic spirit with a few of our favorite informative facts about Independence Day! SEE MORE
Heated Boat Storage: Make Plans for Your Boat at South Wharf
Located in One of the "Best Harbors" in the US, South Wharf Provides State-of-the-Art Boat Storage. Opening Fall 2021 is South Wharf’s new indoor heated storage facility. This state-of-the-art, high-end facility has an open design which spans 40,000 sq ft, is climate-controlled and fully secure. Indoor storage is the best way to store your… SEE MORE
Drought Woes in Dry US West Raise July 4 Fireworks Fears
By Lindsay Whitehurst. SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Many Americans aching for normalcy as pandemic restrictions end are looking forward to traditional Fourth of July fireworks. But with a historic drought in the U.S. West and fears of another devastating wildfire season, officials are canceling displays, passing bans on setting… SEE MORE
40 Years of Building Boats that Honor Downeast Heritage & Family
"We really value family here at Eastern Boats, and we run our business like a family." Eastern Boats has been building classic boats with DownEast hulls for over 40 years. Their boats are famous for their workboat heritage where safety, function, and comfort are valued over fancy add-ons. Their lines… SEE MORE