Coastal Restoration
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Coastal Restoration
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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February 19, 2013 3:47 PM
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Geologists quantify, characterize sediment carried by Mississippi flood to Louisiana's wetlands

Geologists quantify, characterize sediment carried by Mississippi flood to Louisiana's wetlands | Coastal Restoration | Scoop.it
The spring 2011 flood on the Mississippi was among the largest floods ever, the river swelling over its banks and wreaking destruction in the surrounding areas.
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February 15, 2013 1:52 AM
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Watch a CNN Reporter Compare the Disabled Carnival Cruise Ship to Hurricane Katrina

Watch a CNN Reporter Compare the Disabled Carnival Cruise Ship to Hurricane Katrina | Coastal Restoration | Scoop.it
As you're all probably well aware, the shit-covered Carnival cruise ship finally arrived in Mobile, Alabama earlier tonight. CNN dropped all other news to cover the event as though it were some sort of national disaster, which it clearly isn't.
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February 19, 2013 3:42 PM
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Flood Control in the Netherlands Now Allows Sea Water In

Flood Control in the Netherlands Now Allows Sea Water In | Coastal Restoration | Scoop.it
The Netherlands has held back the sea for centuries; now it is letting it in, as the Dutch realize they are facing a losing battle.
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We need a much better model of coastal adaptation than most folks are currently envisioning.

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