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Coastal management and restoration of our planet's coastlines with a particular focus on California, Louisiana and the Pacific.  Emphasizing wetland restoration, aspects of agriculture in the coastal plain, fisheries, dealing with coastal hazards, and effective governance.
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PG&E's blackouts were 'not surgical by any stretch.' Its systems may be to blame

PG&E's blackouts were 'not surgical by any stretch.' Its systems may be to blame | Coastal Restoration | Scoop.it
Some California utilities have developed systems to shut off power in targeted locations facing the worst wildfire risk. Pacific Gas & Electric is far behind, resulting in expansive - some would say excessive - outages.
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Latest forecast suggests 'Godzilla El Niño' may be coming to California

Latest forecast suggests 'Godzilla El Niño' may be coming to California | Coastal Restoration | Scoop.it
The strengthening El Niño in the Pacific Ocean has the potential to become one of the most powerful on record, as warming ocean waters surge toward the Americas, setting up a pattern that could bring once-in-a-generation storms this winter to drought-parched California. The National Weather Service’s...
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Here it comes...

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Leading Oceanographer Notes Growing Signs Of La Niña In Pacific, Which Could Mean More Drought

Leading Oceanographer Notes Growing Signs Of La Niña In Pacific, Which Could Mean More Drought | Coastal Restoration | Scoop.it
El Nino was a boom for Northern California, and a bust for Southern California during the last year. Now, some experts say as we approach what should be
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California has warmest winter ever (or at least since 1895)

California has warmest winter ever (or at least since 1895) | Coastal Restoration | Scoop.it
While the East looks like a scene from Disney's "Frozen," California is in the midst of its warmest winter for at least 120 years.
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It has been pretty warm here

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