Mackenzie Todd, Coastal Resiliency Coordinator, DEQ Division of Coastal Management, Morehead City
Coastal hazards such as flooding and erosion have had devastating impacts on the economies and livelihoods of communities across eastern North Carolina. Economic and local capacity constraints hinder the actions needed to enhance resilience and reduce vulnerability within coastal communities. The NC Resilient Coastal Communities Program provides financial grants and technical assistance to coastal local governments to support a proactive, equitable, and locally driven approach to coastal resilience planning and project implementation.
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