Coastal Training Program Since 2003, the North Carolina Coastal Training Program has provided coastal leaders and professionals with science-based training opportunities to promote informed decisions regarding our coastal resources. Local officials, realtors, state agency staff, resource managers, non-profit organizations, and consultants all benefit from access to relevant scientific research and training presented by local experts that improve their understanding of the coastal environment and the impact of local decisions on coastal resources. Scheduled Workshops Training Workshop Resources Training Contact Us Whitney Jenkins, Coastal Training Coordinator, (252) 838-0882 Event Calendar Learn about our upcoming events. Join our list! Be the first to hear about workshops and events from the Coastal Training Program and our partners. Sign up now! Guide to collaborative science The National Estuarine Research Reserves' Science Collaborative recently released a new guide to collaborative science. This approach advances knowledge about socio-ecological systems in a way that enables better-informed management, planning, and policy decisions. View the guide Self-guided Access Grants Series for Local Governments Recordings of the workshop, held virtually in January, can be viewed on the Tidal Flat blog. Learn about grant opportunities to acquire land and make improvements to beach and waterfront access, parks, and boating facilities. View guide Training program leads virtual workshop for real estate professionals This year, workshops for real estate professionals are going virtual. Three workshops were held on low impact development and barrier island development issues. Learn more Training Program hosts Nature Based Solutions for Coastal Hazards workshop This one-day course led by NOAA’s Office of Coastal Management gave participants experience developing a natural infrastructure strategy for coastal communities. Learn more Social science training comes to the Reserve The social sciences are a valuable but often overlooked element of coastal zone management. Last July, the Coastal Training Program hosted NOAA’s Social Science Basics training for local professionals. Learn more
Coastal Training Program Since 2003, the North Carolina Coastal Training Program has provided coastal leaders and professionals with science-based training opportunities to promote informed decisions regarding our coastal resources. Local officials, realtors, state agency staff, resource managers, non-profit organizations, and consultants all benefit from access to relevant scientific research and training presented by local experts that improve their understanding of the coastal environment and the impact of local decisions on coastal resources. Scheduled Workshops Training Workshop Resources Training Contact Us Whitney Jenkins, Coastal Training Coordinator, (252) 838-0882 Event Calendar Learn about our upcoming events. Join our list! Be the first to hear about workshops and events from the Coastal Training Program and our partners. Sign up now! Guide to collaborative science The National Estuarine Research Reserves' Science Collaborative recently released a new guide to collaborative science. This approach advances knowledge about socio-ecological systems in a way that enables better-informed management, planning, and policy decisions. View the guide Self-guided Access Grants Series for Local Governments Recordings of the workshop, held virtually in January, can be viewed on the Tidal Flat blog. Learn about grant opportunities to acquire land and make improvements to beach and waterfront access, parks, and boating facilities. View guide Training program leads virtual workshop for real estate professionals This year, workshops for real estate professionals are going virtual. Three workshops were held on low impact development and barrier island development issues. Learn more Training Program hosts Nature Based Solutions for Coastal Hazards workshop This one-day course led by NOAA’s Office of Coastal Management gave participants experience developing a natural infrastructure strategy for coastal communities. Learn more Social science training comes to the Reserve The social sciences are a valuable but often overlooked element of coastal zone management. Last July, the Coastal Training Program hosted NOAA’s Social Science Basics training for local professionals. Learn more
