During the past several months, the Coastal Services staff has spoken with many of our colleagues in the coastal resource management community about the focus of this publication and what's in store for future issues.
The following represent a few of the story ideas we are working on:
Section 6217: We take a look at the federal law dealing with the control of non-point source pollution and the dynamic that exists between state programs charged with creating control systems and the federal agencies responsible for approving the programs.
Hazards: More and more attention is being focused here; we will profile a CD-ROM designed to help coastal counties prepare for threats to their communities.
Habitat restoration: Federal legislation has created major opportunities for wetland restoration and protection in coastal states, with an emphasis on Louisiana. Early results have been promising.
Also in the works are a profile of the AmeriCorps program and what it can mean for coastal resource managers; and a look at a South Carolina program designed to improve post-storm damage assessment.
Finally, we are interested in hearing what you want to see on these pages. If you have a particular story in mind, let us know. We welcome - and need - your input.
Send comments to 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 him by phone at 800-789-2234 or fax at 843.740.1313.
