Greetings Wetland Supporters: I have been watching the devasting impacts to communities in Carolina mountains from the floods and mudslides in the wake of Hurricane Helene. We grieve for the loss of life and changes to the landscape. Coastal Carolina communities are familiar with the destruction from severe weather and the subsequent recovery. I will be speaking about the Carolina Wetlands Association at the NC Coastal Conference November 13-14 in New Bern, NC. Registration has been extended until October 25 - please join the biennial conference that serves as a platform for engaging with like-minded participants and potential collaborators dedicated to the prosperity of our state’s coastal communities, environments, and economies. I hope you take some time to enjoy the cool and sunny fall weather and explore a wetland near you. Best, Rick Savage, Executive Director rick.savage@carolinawetlands.org
Recent Wetland Research
- This study estimates the potential impact of interpretations of the ruling on federal wetlands protections, using a qualitative measure of wetland “wetness” as a proxy for the new requirement. An estimated area ranging from ~17 million acres (19%) to nearly all 90 million acres of nontidal wetlands in the conterminous United States could be without federal protections, and variability in state protections creates hotspots of risk.
Welcome New Board Members
We are excited to welcome Lori Sutter (left) and Jim Anderson (right) to the Board of Directors. Lori is an Assistant Professor at UNC-Wilmington where she conducts research on the understanding of wetland dynamics, nutrient cycling, and the impacts of climate change on coastal wetlands. She actively engages with community stakeholders and policymakers to translate scientific findings into actionable conservation strategies. Jim is the director of the Clemson University James C Kennedy Waterfowl and Wetlands Conservation Center where he works with students on exciting wetland ecology and management projects throughout the southeastern U.S. Prior to this position, Jim spent 22 years at West Virginia University where he conducted research on wetland mitigation and ecology.
Wetland Monitoring Program
Now Hiring: Walnut Creek Community Watershed Ambassador (Raleigh, NC)
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