2026
NOAA Digital Coast: Grant Development Resources
8/3/26
NOAA's Office for Coastal Management has prepared a 5-document suite of references for finding, preparing, and submitting federal grant applications.
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What nature-based solutions look like across the world
7/23/26
This blog article highlights takeaways from the "Nature-Based Solutions for Coastal Resilience" conference in Nova Scotia, where international experts shared strategies for preserving coastal ecosystems.
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Redesign of SECAS website and story map
7/16/26
The Southeast Conservation Adaptation Strategy (SECAS) website now has a fresh look and feel! Updating the underlying software framework also provided the perfect excuse to refresh the content and streamline the flow of information throughout the site.
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Mangrove Presence is Associated with Lower Rates of Coastal Wetland Loss at Marsh-Mangrove Ecotone
7/5/26
Coastal wetland area has declined globally over the last century, but the magnitude of loss rates varies widely, and the drivers of spatial variability in land loss are often unclear.
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Participants Wanted: Salt Marsh Network (North Carolina)
7/1/26
Our partners at the North Carolina Coastal Federation are launching the Salt Marsh Network (SMN) and looking for members! The Salt Marsh Network is a broad, collaborative space for information-sharing, coordination, and engagement among practitioners, researchers, regulators, nonprofits, contractors, community members, students, and other partners interested in or working to protect, restore, and support the long-term resilience of North Carolina salt marshes and coastal communities.
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Marsh Modeling Community of Practice - Summer Newsletter
6/26/26
The Marsh Modeling Community of Practice has released the summer edition of their newsletter! Check it out at the link above.
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Opportunity for Comment: Commercial Leasing for Outer Continental Shelf Minerals Offshore of Virginia
6/23/26
On November 13, 2025, the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) received an unsolicited request to lease hard minerals (herein “minerals”) in an area on the Outer Continental Shelf (OCS) offshore the Commonwealth of Virginia.
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NERRA trainings for real estate partners in resilience
6/16/26
Living on the coast is a dream for many, but erosion, flooding, and pollution can chip away at one of the biggest investments most people will ever make. To help real estate professionals counsel clients on these issues, Reserve Training and Engagement programs are creating learning opportunities focused on coastal ecosystems and resilience strategies.
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