coastlines

An Unusual Partnership for People and Nature

The 17,351-acre Powderhorn Ranch in Calhoun County, one of the few remaining large tracts of intact native coastal prairie and…

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What’s at Stake — Why Coastal Louisiana Matters

Coastal Louisiana is an economic engine that feeds and fuels the nation, and its ports connect the U.S. with the…

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Water World: Sea Level Rise, Coastal Floods and Storm Surges

Photo: The salt marshes of Grand Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve in Mississippi are very vulnerable to sea level rise.…

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Coastal wetlands can significantly reduce property damage due to hurricanes

Coastal wetlands are an effective first line of defense and act by slowing down storm surges and reducing flooding. Kelly…

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Storm Surge Overview

Along the coast, storm surge is often the greatest threat to life and property from a hurricane. In the past,…

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