Andrew, Hugo, Floyd-these names immediately conjure up images from some of the worst hurricane disasters in history. Many experts say we are in a cycle of stronger storms, which means more landfalls and billions of dollars in storm damage.
Are coastal resource managers today better prepared for storms than in the past? For the September/October edition of Coastal Services, our staff writers will be looking at what coastal managers have learned from experiencing these natural disasters.
We also are looking at addressing the following topics in future editions. Please let us know if these issues are of interest, or give us suggestions for other stories. Your ideas ensure that the content of future editions will be informative and interesting.
Working with Native Americans: Should Native American tribes be included in the Coastal Zone Management Act? Are coastal managers incorporating local and indigenous knowledge into their research and regulations?
Dredging: How are coastal managers addressing the array of environmental and regulatory issues involved in dredging? Are managers finding innovative and beneficial uses for dredged material?
If you would like to comment on this edition of Coastal Services, or have ideas for future articles, we would like to hear from you. Contact Hanna Goss via e-mail at Hanna.Goss@noaa.gov, or mail to 2234 South Hobson Avenue, Charleston, SC 29405-2413. You may also contact her by phone at (843) 740-1332, or fax at (843) 740-1313.
