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Temporary solutions can make for lasting change in coastal communities
One mistake cities can make when attempting to craft resilient places is devising development plans that exceed the scale of what is realistically...
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Business leaders invited to continuity workshop
As a follow-up to completing the Coastal Community Resilience Index, the city of Ocean Springs determined they wanted to invest time and energy...
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Be a warrior for the ocean
Marine debris is a growing problem, but the solution is staring at us in the mirror. Marine debris is defined as any manmade material intentionally...
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Palm Beach demonstrates zoning reform process
The primary task before the city planner is marshaling facts and figures to develop a comprehensive, long-term vision that can guide local...
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Explore the new Coastal Alabama Back Bay Blueway
Coastal Alabama is home to a variety of waterways that provide nature and watersport lovers an opportunity to explore a plethora of unique...
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Fairhope Docks preserves working waterfront
The Mississippi and Alabama Gulf Coast has a long tradition of working waterfronts, small towns that produce some of the best seafood in the world....
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Protecting wetlands protects us from mosquitoes
Its finally summertime! We all know what that means! Beautiful weather perfect for baseball games, days out on the boat and, of course, mosquitoes!...
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Economic impacts of coastal hazards on the Mississippi oyster fishery
It has been more than 13 years since Hurricane Katrina devastated the coastal areas in the northern Gulf states in August 2005. The closures of...
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We're helping planners bridge the water gap
Water management is an issue that permeates communities large and small. Too much water, too little water or water of poor quality endangers life,...
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