“Volunteers working together to measure precipitation across the nations.”
CoCoRaHS officially began on June 17, 1998. With a few observers along Colorado’s Front Range, we had no idea that the network would become what it is today, with over 20,000 active observers in the United States, Canada, Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands and the Bahamas.
Observe, understand, and increase awareness of our coastal ocean – promoting knowledge, economic and environmental health through strong regional partnerships.
The Southeast Coastal Ocean Observing Regional Association (SECOORA) works with stakeholders within the four southeastern states – North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, and Florida – to monitor our coasts and ocean. SECOORA provides coastal and oceanographic data and products to communities, state and Federal agencies, and industries within the region.
MyCoast: South Carolina is a portal for DHEC to collect and analyze pictures and data relating to coastal events. Information collected through this site is used to visualize the impact of coastal hazards and to enhance awareness among decision-makers and stakeholders.
4 Activated Tools: King Tides, Storm Witness, Abandoned Boats, and Adopt-a-Beach
Use the Free MyCoast App to submit a report!
A guide to provide readers with resources on salt marshes and tidal creeks to foster an appreciation for this ecosystem and why it is important in sustaining our coast and quality of life.
This quarterly publication covers coastal- and marine-resource policy, science, and history. Each issue is available online, and complementary print subscriptions are available upon request.
Steps to take to become a prepared citizen for potential disasters, while not breaking the bank.
A handbook aimed at helping homeowners in coastal areas prepare for natural disasters.
Recent events have proven that even prepared communities can be overwhelmed in a state of state of emergency. This collection of reports provides guidelines and targeted resources for all stakeholders in a disaster response, including state and local governments, emergency medical services and health care centers. These reports also examine the improvement of emergency services in rural communities and recommends post-disaster public engagement practices.