Ecosystem restoration is the act of assisting the recovery of ecosystems that have been degraded or destroyed, as well as conserving ecosystems that are still intact. Coastal restoration falls under this umbrella term but focuses on restoring coastal ecosystems. Restoring coastal ecosystems not only benefits wildlife, but they also help us as well by providing clean water, protecting us from storms, and supporting the local economy.
Projects
Cherry Point Shoreline Restoration
Learn more about the Cherry Point Shoreline Restoration here.
Living Shoreline Project Underway at Cherry Point – Press Release
Bicoastal Project
Duke Pond
The Wetland Center has undertaken a permanent collaboration with the Duke Facilities Management Department at the stormwater reclamation site known as Duke Pond on Duke’s West Campus. Learn more about Duke Pond here.
SWAMP
The Stream and Wetland Assessment Management Park (SWAMP) is a research and teaching facility on a restored section of the Sandy Creek stream and floodplain near Duke University’s West Campus. Learn more about SWAMP here.