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Aug 06, 2023
May 31, 2025
This NYSG resource site offers technical assistance on issues associated with coastal processes, hazards, and marinas and recreational boating facilities....
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Coastal Processes & Hazards
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Aug 06, 2023
May 31, 2025
Some of the resource sites related to NYSG's Coastal Processes & Hazards extension and research work....
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Dynamic Shorelines
Coastal Processes & Hazards - News
Dec 23, 2021
May 31, 2025
These online resources examines the coastal processes and hazards of Long Island and the Hudson Valley and provides options for sustainable and resilient shoreline management....
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Dynamic Shorelines - Long Island
Coastal Processes & Hazards - News
Apr 10, 2025
Feb 16, 2026
These online resources examines the coastal processes and hazards of Long Island and provides options for sustainable and resilient shoreline management....
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NOAA and Sea Grant Remind Beachgoers About Rip Currents
Coastal Processes & Hazards - News
May 25, 2010
May 31, 2025
With the summer season upon us, NOAA and Sea Grant urge beachgoers to learn how to “Break the Grip” of rip currents before getting into the water....
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New York Shorelines
New York Shorelines - News
Jul 17, 2018
May 31, 2025
An example of a a nature-based shoreline. Credit: NYSDEC.
Measuring Success: Monitoring Natural and Nature-Based Shoreline Features in New York State (2018)
Web Site: www.srijb.org/nys_nnbf
New York Sea Grant (NYSG) is a proud partner for this collaborative two-year initiative, for which the goal is to develop and test a monitoring
framework for a range of shoreline stabilization strategi...
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Nature-Based Shoreline Practices Workshop
Great Lakes Coastal Processes and Erosion - Press Release
Dec 09, 2015
Aug 22, 2020
Extension News > Extension News
Nearly 70 coastal scientists, engineers, planners, managers and agency representatives gathered in Rochester for this all-day workshop....
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Workshop: Living Shorelines for Coastal Erosion Protection in a Changing World
Marine Coastal Processes & Facilities / Marinas - News
Apr 01, 2013
Apr 13, 2025
This May 2013 NYSG workshop provided attendees with practical information on the use of living shorelines as an erosion control alternative, focusing on smaller scale projects that have erosion protection as the primary objective....
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NOAA and Sea Grant's Coastal Storm Awareness Program: Publications & Media
Coastal Processes & Hazards - News
Jan 15, 2014
Aug 13, 2020
Research > Research News
Publications and media for NOAA and Sea Grant's Coastal Storm Awareness Program...
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Superstorm Sandy Media Archive Featuring NYSG-Funded Researchers and Specialists
Coastal Processes & Hazards - News
Aug 19, 2013
Nov 14, 2019
Research > Research News
A comprehensive archive of media mentions and content from NYSG-funded researchers and specialists on Fall 2012's Superstorm Sandy....
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Hurricane Education
Coastal Processes & Hazards - News
Aug 26, 2011
Nov 14, 2019
We're in the midst of hurricane season. Prepare yourself, your family, business, property in the event of a hurricane with our tips, links to resources and news on related NYSG-funded research....
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Old Inlet Barrier Island Breach Workshop - November 2014
Marine Coastal Processes & Facilities / Marinas - News
May 01, 2015
Apr 03, 2025
This NYSG-hosted workshop focused on the changes and responses of selected resources associated with the barrier island breach in the Fire Island Seashore's Wilderness Area caused by "Superstorm" Sandy....
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When To Dredge in NY's Marine Waters? Workshop Summary Sheds Light
Marine Coastal Processes & Facilities / Marinas - News
Sep 19, 2014
Apr 03, 2025
Extension News > Extension News
This NYSG publication summarizes the findings of a workshop focusing on the use of dredging “windows” for permitting navigation dredging projects in the inlets and bays of LI's south shore, the NY/NJ Harbor and Lower Hudson River....
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NYSG Research: Project Summaries and Journal Articles Roundup
Research - News
Dec 10, 2025
Jan 08, 2026
Research > Research News
Featured are over a dozen summaries of completed studies (in some cases with related published journal articles) based on New York Sea Grant–funded research projects,...
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Community Flood Fellows Present on Flooding in NYC's Jamaica Bay Communities
Jamaica Bay / NYC - News
Dec 07, 2025
Feb 11, 2026
Extension News > Extension News
After presenting at a forum this past summer, many participants in the Community Flood Fellowship program remain immersed in environmental initiatives and are planning next steps to continue combating flooding in their communities throughout the Jamaica Bay region....
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On YouTube: MyCoast NY — Program updates and Open Forum Featuring Litter Watch and MARCO
Hudson River Estuary - News
Oct 10, 2025
Nov 21, 2025
Extension News > Extension News
At this virtual session where we shared program updates — (a) the new Litter Watch photo report for tracking litter in our waterways; (b) the new Mid-Atlantic Regional Council on the Ocean (MARCO) photo reports and how it fits into the MARCO’s regional initiatives....
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Natural and Nature-Based Features in New York
Publications: Success Stories - Extension (2025)
Jun 20, 2025
Nov 21, 2025
Extension News
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NYSG is identifying and filling knowledge gaps surrounding natural and nature-based features in New York State to inform and advance resilient shoreline practices....
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Engaging Communities to Document Floods and Storm Damage With MyCoast NY
Publications: Success Stories - Extension (2025)
Jun 20, 2025
Nov 21, 2025
Extension News
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NYSG coordinates a statewide community science program enabling the public to document and share their experiences with floods, storm damage, and coastal change through photos....
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Sea Grant Takes Center Stage in Oceanography Special Issue
Coastal Processes & Hazards - News
Jun 15, 2025
Nov 21, 2025
Extension News
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This special issue, published in April 2024, features 36 articles contributed by Sea Grant authors across 29 programs and the National Sea Grant Office. One of the articles features a case study on the award-winning #BEachSAFEly project, an ongoing campaign created by New York Sea Grant and New Jersey Sea Grant Consortium in 2020 that featured safe practices for beach users....
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Publications: Success Stories
Extension - 2025
May 26, 2025
Nov 21, 2025
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Included in this annual review are over 40 summaries of select work conducted by our program's extension specialists and funded researchers to develop and provide stakeholder-driven, science-based information, tools, and other resources that support local communities, businesses, and individuals....
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Hudson Dynamic Shorelines
Coastal Processes & Hazards - News
Apr 10, 2025
May 31, 2025
These online resources examines the coastal processes and hazards of the Hudson Valley and provides options for sustainable and resilient shoreline management....
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$2.15M for Sea Grant Research on NY’s Coastal Environment, Economies and Communities
Research - Press Release
Jan 12, 2025
Nov 21, 2025
Research > Research News
NYSG has awarded approximately $2.15 million to support 10 research projects, the results of which will directly address multiple high priority community, economic, and environmental objectives....
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New York Sea Grant Research: 2024-26 Projects
Research - News
Sep 01, 2024
May 31, 2025
Research > Research News
NYSG has awarded approximately $2.15 million to support 10 research projects, the results of which will directly address multiple high priority community, economic, and environmental objectives....
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On YouTube: Beach and Water Safety — Know Before You Go
Coastal Processes & Hazards - News
Aug 13, 2024
May 31, 2025
Extension News > Extension News
Before you head to the beach, Sea Grant reminds you to know what the weather and wave forecasts are so you can be prepared....
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MyCoast NY: Engaging Communities to Document Floods and Storm Damage
Publications: Success Stories - Extension (2024)
Aug 12, 2024
Nov 21, 2025
Extension News
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New York Sea Grant is coordinating a statewide community science program for the public to document and share their experiences with floods, storm damage, and coastal change through photos....
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Sharing Knowledge about Natural and Nature-Based Features in New York
Publications: Success Stories - Extension (2024)
Aug 12, 2024
Nov 21, 2025
Extension News
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Identifying Natural and Nature-Based Features (NNBF) knowledge gaps and sharing related research and data informs stakeholders about resilient shoreline practices...
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Beach and Boating Weather Hazards Bilingual Outreach
Publications: Success Stories - Extension (2024)
Aug 10, 2024
Jun 16, 2025
Extension News
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New York Sea Grant provides outreach materials in English and Spanish to educate beachgoers and boaters about weather hazards and how to stay safe while they recreate...
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On YouTube: MyCoast NY — 2024 Program Updates and Open Forum
Coastal Processes & Hazards - News
Feb 13, 2024
May 31, 2025
Extension News > Extension News
The MyCoast New York portal is used to collect and analyze photos of flooding, changing shorelines, and hazardous weather impacts across New York’s various water bodies....
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In Media: No Swimming at Some NY Beaches Due to Hurricane, Rip Currents, High Surf
Coastal Processes & Hazards / Research - News
Nov 21, 2023
May 31, 2025
Over the past decade, rip currents were the third-leading cause of weather fatalities in the U.S., behind only heat waves and floods. Kathleen Fallon, New York Sea Grant's coastal processes and hazards specialist, said flash rip currents are the most common type of rip currents on the South Shore....
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On Air: NY Sea Grant Publishes New Erosion Guide
Great Lakes Coastal Processes and Erosion - News
Nov 21, 2023
May 31, 2025
Extension News > Extension News
Sandy beaches and gentle shorelines are not the typical landscape for Great Lakes shores. Instead, rocky terrains and bluffs line the lake. With that, New York Sea Grant is offering new assistance to bluff and coastline erosion....
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Sea Grant and LISS's 2023 Long Island Sound Coastal Erosion Forums
Long Island Sound Study - News
May 16, 2023
May 31, 2025
Two early May 2023 forums brought together a total of 90 attendees (including state and local decision makers, municipal state, and other stakeholders) working to address coastal erosion along the Long Island Sound shoreline....
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In Media: New SG Funding to Shore Up More Statewide Community Engagement in Coastal Resilience
Climate - News
Apr 27, 2023
May 31, 2025
Extension News > Extension News
A handful of NYSG projects — Community Flood Watch in NYC, MyCoast NY, and efforts related to natural and nature-based shorelines — will be bolstered and expanded thanks to support from a $8.1 million national investment to strengthen resilient coastal communities....
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On Air: Keeping Track of Coastal Flooding Data? There's an App For That
Climate - News
Apr 27, 2023
May 31, 2025
Extension News > Extension News
A handful of NYSG projects — Community Flood Watch in NYC, MyCoast NY, and efforts related to natural and nature-based shorelines — will be bolstered and expanded thanks to $8.1 million to strengthen resilient coastal communities....
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In Media: Community Engagement a Focus of Sea Grant’s New Statewide Coastal Resilience Funding
Climate - News
Apr 27, 2023
May 31, 2025
Extension News > Extension News
A handful of NYSG projects — Community Flood Watch in NYC, MyCoast NY, and efforts related to natural and nature-based shorelines — will be bolstered and expanded thanks to support from a $8.1 million national investment to strengthen resilient coastal communities....
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In Media: Community Engagement a Focus of Sea Grant’s Coastal Resilience Funding
Climate - News
Apr 27, 2023
May 31, 2025
Extension News > Extension News
A handful of NYSG projects — Community Flood Watch in NYC, MyCoast NY, and efforts related to natural and nature-based shorelines — will be bolstered and expanded thanks to support from a $8.1 million national investment to strengthen resilient coastal communities....
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In Media: Legislator Anker Recognizes New York Sea Grant Specialists
Coastal Processes & Hazards - Press Release
Apr 23, 2023
May 31, 2025
Extension News > Extension News
The goal of Kathleen and Elizabeth’s work is to help communities anticipate and overcome disturbances caused by a changing climate, including sea level rise and extreme events. They continue to partner with Legislator Anker to provide education and resources for communities dealing with coastal erosion along Long Island’s north shore....
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In Media: A Real-Time Flood Tracker is Expanding to Help New Yorkers During Major Storms
Jamaica Bay / NYC - News
Apr 23, 2023
May 31, 2025
Extension News > Extension News
FloodNet, a collaborative project that includes support from New York Sea Grant, makes information about potentially dangerous flooding and frequent nuisance flooding easily accessible to the people that need it....
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In Photos: NYC's Youth Volunteers Help Sea Grant and Its Partners Celebrate #EarthMonth2023
Jamaica Bay / NYC - News
Apr 22, 2023
May 31, 2025
Education News > Education News
The afternoon event, for which NYSG provided support, included activities such as storm drain stenciling and rain gardening as a means to build stewardship of catch basins to help prevent flooding and also prevent trash from ending up in Jamaica Bay....
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In Media: Stopping the Surge — Patchogue to Try New Way to Stem Shoreline Flooding
Coastal Processes & Hazards - News
Apr 22, 2023
May 31, 2025
Extension News > Extension News
Placing stones along coastlines has proved successful in other parts of New York, such as the Hudson Valley, but Patchogue will be the first such attempt on Long Island, said Kathleen M. Fallon, coastal processes and hazards specialist in the Stony Brook office of nonprofit New York Sea Grant....
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New York State Shoreline Erosion Mitigation Help is Available
Coastal Processes & Hazards - News
Apr 20, 2023
May 31, 2025
Extension News > Extension News
In addition to perusing a new guide on NY’s Coastal Bluffs, property owners throughout New York State who are seeing damage to their shoreline can request either virtual or in-person assistance....
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New York Sea Grant Research: 2023 Ongoing Projects
Research - News
Mar 30, 2023
May 31, 2025
Research
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Features some summaries for ongoing investigations that address a variety of concerns within a few key topics, including: Coastal Ecosystems; Fisheries and Aquaculture; Coastal Resiliency...
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MyCoast New York: Engaging Communities to Document Floods & Storm Damage
Publications: Success Stories - Extension (2023)
Mar 24, 2023
May 31, 2025
Extension News
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NYSG is piloting a statewide community science tool that engages New Yorkers in documenting and sharing their experiences with floods, storm damage, and coastal changes through photos....
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Informing Stakeholders about Erosion and Recession of New York’s Coastal Bluffs
Publications: Success Stories - Extension (2023)
Mar 24, 2023
Jul 03, 2025
Extension News
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Research
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Research > Success Stories
NYSG works with research partners to ensure information about coastal bluff erosion and recession is reaching stakeholders most impacted by these processes,...
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New Sea Grant Funding to Shore Up More Statewide Community Engagement in Coastal Resilience
Climate - News
Mar 20, 2023
May 31, 2025
Extension News > Extension News
A handful of NYSG projects — Community Flood Watch in NYC, MyCoast NY, and efforts related to natural and nature-based shorelines — will be bolstered and expanded thanks to support from a $8.1 million national investment to strengthen resilient coastal communities....
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On YouTube: MyCoast NY — With Images, Community Science Tackles Flooding in New York
Coastal Processes & Hazards - News
Mar 09, 2023
May 31, 2025
Extension News > Extension News
Download This: MyCoast NY is an app that can provide you with a way to locally document increasing flood risk and uncertainty...
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On Air: Communicating Rip Current Risk in English and Spanish
Coastal Processes & Hazards / Research - News
Dec 12, 2022
May 31, 2025
Research > Research News
Rip currents pose a hazard to visitors to beaches in Long Island and across the nation. According to Dr. Jase Bernhardt, signage and education often do not take into account the region’s large Spanish-speaking population. “There is a dearth of safety materials in languages other than English,” he said, “and that can lead to fatalities.”...
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Surf Hazards Awareness and Research: Development of the Coordination
Publications: Success Stories - Extension (2022)
Aug 15, 2022
May 31, 2025
Extension News
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Research
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Research > Success Stories
New York Sea Grant and MARACOOS have developed a network of professionals who collaborate to improve the forecasting, understanding, and prevention of surf-related hazards....
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NY’s Dynamic Shorelines: LI, Hudson — Telling the Stories of NY’s Dynamic Shorelines and Floodplains
Publications: Success Stories - Extension (2022)
Aug 14, 2022
May 31, 2025
Extension News
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New York Sea Grant and FEMA developed ArcGIS story map collections as tools to provide techniques to increase flood and erosion resilience in NY’s Hudson and Long Island regions....
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Beach and Boating Weather Hazards Bilingual Rack Cards: Creating Awareness, Increasing Safety
Publications: Success Stories - Extension (2022)
Aug 14, 2022
May 31, 2025
Education News
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Bilingual rack cards alert New York’s freshwater and marine beach-goers and recreational boaters to weather hazards and ways to protect themselves....
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New York Sea Grant Research: 2022 Ongoing Projects
Research - News
Aug 09, 2022
May 31, 2025
Research
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Research > Success Stories
Summaries for ongoing investigations that address a variety of concerns within a few key topics, including: harmful algal blooms, microplastics, marine fisheries, aquaculture and coastal resiliency for communities on Long Island and around NY's Great Lakes....
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