Coastal Restoration
30.4K views | +51 today
Follow
Coastal Restoration
Environment
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.
Curated by PIRatE Lab
Your new post is loading...
Your new post is loading...
Scooped by Diana Rodriguez
February 16, 2:28 PM
Scoop.it!

https://www.reuters.com/business/environment/cyclone-gezani-leaves-59-dead-madagascar-displaces-more-than-16000-2026-02-16/

From www.reuters.com - February 16, 2:28 PM
Diana Rodriguez's insight:
Two devastating storms within 15 days, multiple fatalities. 
more...
Christopher Blackwell's comment, February 16, 8:13 PM
This is a super damaging event, I was reading about it and it has 59 people dead, but also over 400,00 people labeled as affected by the event. The cyclone had winds up to 115 mph, which is something I can't even imagine.
Sign up to comment
Scooped by Devan Page
Today, 1:49 PM
Scoop.it!

Oil spill contaminates Wyoming County water system amid ongoing crisis

Oil spill contaminates Wyoming County water system amid ongoing crisis | Coastal Restoration | Scoop.it
From www.wvva.com - February 17, 6:51 PM
For years due to environmental disasters Wyoming County’s quality of water has been declining, with one individual describing the recent oil spill as predictable.
Devan Page's insight:
Wyoming's Clear Fork water system was contaminated by 10-12 thousand gallons of oil on January 30th, becoming their second oil spill in just 2026 already.
more...
Diana Rodriguez's comment, Today, 2:50 PM
I am not surprised at the response from the local depart. of env. protection. They are failing to address the citizens' concerns.
Sign up to comment
Scooped by Irma Hinojos
Today, 2:10 AM
Scoop.it!

What experts say about proposed FEMA changes

What experts say about proposed FEMA changes | Coastal Restoration | Scoop.it
From www.npr.org - February 17, 5:00 AM
The Trump administration is proposing massive changes to the Federal Emergency Management Agency. We asked disaster experts to weigh in.
Irma Hinojos's insight:
Trump has assembled a council to review FEMA, and this article talks about the changes they have advised. 
more...
No comment yet.
Sign up to comment
Scooped by Keiran Gisonno
February 17, 3:17 PM
Scoop.it!

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/02/17/weather/california-rain-snow-forecast.html

From www.nytimes.com - February 17, 3:17 PM
California is having a wave of storms, with the biggest impacts predicted to be in Northern California, with upwards of 8 feet of snow in some areas.
more...
No comment yet.
Sign up to comment
Scooped by Judyann Bibian
February 17, 3:00 AM
Scoop.it!

Study finds antibiotic-resistant bacteria in Oxford rivers

Study finds antibiotic-resistant bacteria in Oxford rivers | Coastal Restoration | Scoop.it
From www.bbc.com - February 16, 1:20 AM
Dr Rob Morley says a multi-agency effort is required to understand the implications of his research.
Judyann Bibian's insight:
Thames Water says that its normal for treated wastewater to contain bacteria. However, microbiologist Dr. Rob Morley has found that a large portion of bacteria being carried by Oxford river systems are antibiotic-resistant. While further investigations are underway, there is currently a lot of growing concern for the implications of this discovery. 
more...
No comment yet.
Sign up to comment
Scooped by marisa denninger
February 16, 11:48 PM
Scoop.it!

One hurt when natural gas pipeline explodes in Cameron Parish

One hurt when natural gas pipeline explodes in Cameron Parish | Coastal Restoration | Scoop.it
From www.kplctv.com - February 3, 1:24 PM
Officials said there are no off-site impacts from the explosion.
marisa denninger's insight:
One person was hurt when a natural gas pipeline exploded near Holly Beach and Johnson Bayou this morning, according to the Cameron Parish Office of Emergency Preparedness. One operator at the Delfin LNG pipeline has minor injuries, OEP officials said. Flames and heavy smoke were seen at the beach south of a compressor station. The fire is under control, but flames may still be visible as it continues to burn out. Officials said there are no off-site impacts from the explosion.
more...
No comment yet.
Sign up to comment
Scooped by Catalina Monroe
February 15, 11:05 PM
Scoop.it!

MSN

From www.msn.com - February 15, 11:05 PM
Red eyes and black beaches: How one of the worst environmental disasters left its mark
Catalina Monroe's insight:
I found it particularly interesting how in ths article it is mentioned how many things went wrong such as an inexperianced caption, bad port managment and out dated infrastructer. Makes me ask the question of many more "disasters waiting to happen" are out there currently that could be prevented 
more...
No comment yet.
Sign up to comment
Scooped by Mia Willis
February 14, 12:20 AM
Scoop.it!

Trump EPA Overturns Endangerment Finding

Trump EPA Overturns Endangerment Finding | Coastal Restoration | Scoop.it
From www.edf.org - February 13, 12:20 AM
“This action will only lead to more pollution, and that will lead to higher costs and real harms for American families."
more...
No comment yet.
Sign up to comment
Scooped by Ashlyn Olson
February 13, 4:04 PM
Scoop.it!

Death Toll Rises to 31 After Tropical Cyclone Gezani Hits Madagascar and Crushes Houses

From www.usnews.com - February 13, 4:04 PM
Empty description
Ashlyn Olson's insight:
Large Tropical Cyclone, Gezani, crossed the Indian Ocean, leaving at least 31 people dead. The island consisted of 31 million people, who were forced to relocate. The winds reached to a scary 121mph (195 kph). The Madagascar has the unfortunate circumstance to be prone to frequent cyclones, with one hitting the same island less than two weeks before Gezani hit. 
more...
No comment yet.
Sign up to comment
Scooped by yaiza.delgado165@myci.csuci.edu
February 11, 11:09 PM
Scoop.it!

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/02/11/climate/trump-coal-pentagon-electricity.html

From www.nytimes.com - February 11, 11:09 PM
"Clean, beautiful coal"
yaiza.delgado165@myci.csuci.edu's insight:
Mr. Trump just signed an executive order to enter long-term contracts with coal plants across the country to power military installations.  Coal plants are known to produce more air pollution compared to other sources. Electricity produced by this source leads to an increase towards plant-warming emissions. This is a major set back toward mitigating climate change.
more...
No comment yet.
Sign up to comment
Scooped by Diana Rodriguez
February 11, 8:36 PM
Scoop.it!

Forests are changing fast and scientists are deeply concerned

Forests are changing fast and scientists are deeply concerned | Coastal Restoration | Scoop.it
From www.sciencedaily.com - January 31, 8:35 PM
Forests around the world are quietly transforming, and not for the better. A massive global analysis of more than 31,000 tree species reveals that forests are becoming more uniform, increasingly dominated by fast-growing “sprinter” trees, while slow-growing, long-lived species are disappearing. These slower species act as the backbone of forest ecosystems, storing carbon, stabilizing environments, and supporting rich webs of life—especially in tropical regions where biodiversity is highest.
Diana Rodriguez's insight:
Another hit to biodiversity. 
more...
Ashlyn Olson's comment, February 13, 4:14 PM
Diana, thank you for finding this article, I did not know that more and more forests are being hurt by fast-growing invasive trees. Because of the number of fast-growing trees, forests are becoming less resilient to climate conditions and less biodiverse. If this continues, scientists warned that the native, slower-growing trees will continue to decline and face extinction.
Sign up to comment
Scooped by Heather Farlow
February 11, 7:44 PM
Scoop.it!

https://www.borderreport.com/news/environment/community-garden-in-tijuana-river-valley-thrives-despite-environmental-disasters/

From www.borderreport.com - February 11, 7:44 PM
more...
Christopher Blackwell's comment, February 11, 8:36 PM
This was super cool to read about, especially for something local to Southern California. It was cool to see that the community came together and worked with the 200 people who planted goods, and fought to not be evicted. All in all, this was inspiring to read!
Sign up to comment
Scooped by Kalani Wagoner
February 11, 5:51 PM
Scoop.it!

EU Bans Destruction of Unsold Clothes and Shoes

EU Bans Destruction of Unsold Clothes and Shoes | Coastal Restoration | Scoop.it
From earth.org - February 11, 2:42 AM
The European Commission has introduced new rules that will prevent companies from destroying unsold clothes and footwear.
Kalani Wagoner's insight:
They're calculating that 4%-9% of unsold textiles are "destroyed" before anyone wears them... this has created 5.6 million tons of CO2 emissions (just in Europe, globally it's a whole other issue)...Making an effort to encourage recycling "fast fashion" would save our water systems, flora & fauna ecosystems, air, and ultimately our health.
more...
Heather Farlow's comment, February 11, 7:55 PM
Wow! This is good news. I can't believe that 4-9% of clothes are destroyed before they are sold in Europe yearly, I wonder what that metric is in the United States. I hope that these regulations will encourage large companies not to overproduce and hopefully it will encourage more sustainable practices, especially within a wasteful industry.
Sign up to comment
Scooped by Jonathan Lee
Today, 2:48 PM
Scoop.it!

Winter Storm Fern could cause significant power outages

Winter Storm Fern could cause significant power outages | Coastal Restoration | Scoop.it
From www.cnbc.com - January 24, 8:53 AM
The electric grid in many parts of the U.S. is already under strain due to rising demand from data centers and the slow construction of new power generation.
Jonathan Lee's insight:
Disruptions to natural gas supplies can prevent generation of heat and power for families during the cold of winter. Outages like these can potentially cause hypothermia and carbon monoxide poisoning among the people affected by these freezing temperatures.
more...
No comment yet.
Sign up to comment
Scooped by Ryan Murgatroyd
Today, 1:22 PM
Scoop.it!

Planting Billions of Trees Turned Barren Desert into a Carbon Sink That Lowers CO2

Planting Billions of Trees Turned Barren Desert into a Carbon Sink That Lowers CO2 | Coastal Restoration | Scoop.it
From www.goodnewsnetwork.org - Today, 9:00 AM
By precise numbers, it has reduced the average carbon content in the desert air from 416 parts per million to 413 ppm.
Ryan Murgatroyd's insight:
There has been a ring of trees planted around the Taklamakan Desert in China and has reduced the average carbon content in the desert air by 3 ppm. Helps illustrate importance/impact of deforestation around the world. 
more...
No comment yet.
Sign up to comment
Scooped by brayden.hosler576@myci.csuci.edu
February 17, 5:35 PM
Scoop.it!

Harold Biswell and the fight for prescribed fire in California

Harold Biswell and the fight for prescribed fire in California | Coastal Restoration | Scoop.it
From www.savetheredwoods.org - February 17, 2:45 PM
On a crisp fall day in 2025, nearly 90 people gathered in a meeting hall beneath the giant sequoias of Calaveras Big Trees State Park. Scientists,
brayden.hosler576@myci.csuci.edu's insight:
I discussed controlled burns in my short research paper and the rough history we faced, with steady opposition stemming from a misunderstanding of the science behind burns and an anthropocentric mindset. Harold Biswell's fight for healthy fire science is one of the longest-term historical examples of that fight. 
more...
No comment yet.
Sign up to comment
Scooped by Kalani Wagoner
February 17, 1:09 PM
Scoop.it!

California mountain lions gain new protections under state law

California mountain lions gain new protections under state law | Coastal Restoration | Scoop.it
From calmatters.org - February 12, 4:06 PM
officials declared mountain lions in the Central Coast and Southern California threatened under the state’s endangered species act.
more...
brayden.hosler576@myci.csuci.edu's comment, February 17, 5:57 PM
Mountain lions are a very large part of Ventura's terrestrial predator system and are critically threatened. I do see the importance of self-defense laws and the need to hunt dangerous lions as they are intelligent, and while younger male populations are known to be followed by harassers for food, they do still hunt for sport. And yes, I've seen it, not just taking word for it.
Sign up to comment
Scooped by Rogelio Navarro
February 17, 2:18 AM
Scoop.it!

California reaches major restoration milestone at the Salton Sea

California reaches major restoration milestone at the Salton Sea | Coastal Restoration | Scoop.it
From www.gov.ca.gov - May 22, 2025 7:07 PM
State of California
Rogelio Navarro's insight:
As of February 14th, Governor Newsom announced that an important restoration milestone was reached in the Salton Sea as the East pond expansion was filled with water, helping in the restoration efforts for shallow water habitats that have been lost through increased salination and water loss.
more...
Ryan Murgatroyd's comment, Today, 1:33 PM
I was just at the Salton Sea a few weeks ago and it is good to hear that some restoration efforts are being put forth after the environmental disaster that happened there. I wonder how much it can bounce back ecologically.
Devan Page's comment, Today, 1:56 PM
For this Salton Sea restoration, filling the East pond expansion was a big move in the right direction. Further developing the wetland habitat and limiting pollution, both benefiting the ecological ecosystem and public health.
Sign up to comment
Scooped by Christopher Blackwell
February 16, 5:35 PM
Scoop.it!

Powerful rainstorm hits Southern California prompting evacuation warnings. Here's what to know. - CBS Los Angeles

Powerful rainstorm hits Southern California prompting evacuation warnings. Here's what to know. - CBS Los Angeles | Coastal Restoration | Scoop.it
From www.cbsnews.com - February 16, 10:04 AM
Weather officials are warning residents in burn scar areas and other vulnerable communities to take precautions ahead of time and be prepared if conditions become dangerous.
more...
Christopher Blackwell's comment, February 16, 8:06 PM
This said that there is a 20% chance of debris damages, and that we can expect between 2.5 to 5 inches of rain.
marisa denninger's comment, February 16, 11:53 PM
This unfortunately has become very common place for these areas with burn scars. I feel like the sheer size and intensity of both the Palisades and Eaton fires will continue to make these areas consistently more prone to flooding and landslide evacuations
Sign up to comment
Scooped by Julia Richter
February 15, 10:57 PM
Scoop.it!

Green Groups Decry 'Unlawful' Rollback of Endangerment Finding

Green Groups Decry 'Unlawful' Rollback of Endangerment Finding | Coastal Restoration | Scoop.it
From earth.org - February 12, 10:08 PM
Environmentalists say Americans will be less safe and less healthy because of the Trump administration's repeal of the endangerment finding.
Julia Richter's insight:
I think this plan seems so typical of our administration to find ways to save money, but they harm the people.  These new policies are going to harm public health.
more...
Rogelio Navarro's comment, February 17, 2:26 AM
It is very unfortunate to see how this administration has put the people's health to the side for the "goal" of saving people money.
Sign up to comment
Scooped by Bradley Wagner
February 13, 7:50 PM
Scoop.it!

MSN

From www.msn.com - February 13, 7:50 PM
A wastewater spill into the Potomac River that began last month now appears to be one of the largest in American history.
more...
No comment yet.
Sign up to comment
Scooped by Cael Thor Hill
February 12, 6:10 PM
Scoop.it!

USDA Designates Marshall County, South Dakota as Natural Disaster Area Due to Flooding and Excessive Moisture | Farm Service Agency

USDA Designates Marshall County, South Dakota as Natural Disaster Area Due to Flooding and Excessive Moisture | Farm Service Agency | Coastal Restoration | Scoop.it
From www.fsa.usda.gov - February 11, 6:09 PM
This Secretarial natural disaster designation allows the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA) to extend much-needed emergency credit to producers recovering from natural disasters through emergency loans.
Cael Thor Hill's insight:
A disaster in South Dakota has been officially ruled as a disaster so it can hypothetically gain loans and aid. 
more...
Diana Rodriguez's comment, February 13, 12:04 AM
I like this sort of format, right to the point. It is easy to forget this industry also struggles in natural disasters.
Ryan Murgatroyd's comment, February 13, 9:31 PM
Definitely a good thing for the agriculture industry in South Dakota. My only concern is how these loans are structured in the long term as the farmers will have to pay them back.
Sign up to comment
Scooped by Chad Chambers
February 11, 10:30 PM
Scoop.it!

The coming failure of Glen Canyon Dam

The coming failure of Glen Canyon Dam | Coastal Restoration | Scoop.it
From www.hcn.org - February 11, 4:01 AM
While the seven Colorado River Basin states try to reach agreement over how to divvy up diminishing flows in the Colorado River, another crisis lies in the design of Glen Canyon Dam, which is perilously close to operational failure, threatening its ability to deliver sufficient water to 25 million people downstream.
Chad Chambers's insight:
The water levels are getting dangerously low to the point where it can no longer flow through the dam because of drought. This will cut off water flow and electricity for many communities downstream.
more...
Cael Thor Hill's comment, February 12, 6:11 PM
Wow this is interesting, I wonder what the impacted towns will do and how they are preparing for this hazard if they are.
Catalina Monroe's comment, February 13, 12:38 AM
I find this so interesting how major water systems can faulter in ways we wouldnt normally think about such as a dam, unable to generate the power it is built for. posses the question of what other infrastructure we will start to see crumble as our envirnmental degerdation continues
Sign up to comment
Scooped by Judyann Bibian
February 11, 7:53 PM
Scoop.it!

Spain, Portugal brace for new storm after floods kill 2, displace 11,000 | Environment News

Spain, Portugal brace for new storm after floods kill 2, displace 11,000 | Environment News | Coastal Restoration | Scoop.it
From www.aljazeera.com - February 7, 8:30 AM
Authorities in Portugal are deploying more than 26,500 rescuers as Storm Marta approaches.
Judyann Bibian's insight:
Storm Leonardo brought floods (about 6 days ago) that killed two people and displaced ~11,000 people. Now, both Spain and Portugal are on a severe weather watch for Storm Marta. This new storm is predicted to bring less rain than Storm Leonardo, but now the risk of flooding and landslides is greater because of the saturated ground. This is why the two countries are so worried about Storm Marta, since they have not had time to recover from Storm Leonardo.
more...
Irma Hinojos's comment, February 13, 6:46 PM
I really liked this article but its really alarming that both Spain and Portugal are preparing for another severe storm just days after Storm Leonardo which caused deadly flooding, mass evacuations, and widespread damage across both countries. Authorities have issued nationwide weather alerts warning of heavy rain, strong winds, flooding, and landslides, with officials cautioning that already saturated ground and overwhelmed rivers could make the coming days especially dangerous.
Sign up to comment
Scooped by Devan Page
February 11, 6:22 PM
Scoop.it!

New hazards to be analyzed in Alaska’s updated statewide threat assessment

New hazards to be analyzed in Alaska’s updated statewide threat assessment | Coastal Restoration | Scoop.it
From alaskabeacon.com - February 5, 2:30 PM
The Denali Commission's statewide report is being broadened to consider more threats, like landslides, tsunamis and wildfires.
Devan Page's insight:
Rising temperatures and climate change have allowed new mechanisms to threaten Alaska's ecosystem. Typically the Denali Commission just focused on threats like flooding, permafrost, and erosion, but now tsunamis, landslides, wildfires, earthquakes and volcanoes have been added to the report.
more...
No comment yet.
Sign up to comment
About Follow us Resources Terms Mobile Features
Facebook
X
LinkedIn