AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoFlood Resilience: North Carolina’s new White Oak River Basin strategy lists 95 ways to reduce flood risk, with 21 actions recommended for early consideration, including stream restoration, drainage upgrades and floodproofing. In Hendersonville, a completed 27-acre Mud Creek project restores wetlands and floodplain to store floodwater while improving water quality and habitat. Wetland Monitoring: NC State researchers combined radar and optical satellite data to map flooding in wetlands each day, helping track brief inundations that can affect methane estimates. Coastal Communities: The state is offering about $2.5 million for projects that strengthen resilience to coastal hazards; eligible communities must apply by Nov. 10.
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