Repairing the Path to Lady Liberty
Editor: Allison Braswell
Every day of the year except for Thanksgiving and Christmas, around 10,000 tourists catch a ferry at either the Battery Park Terminal in New York or the Liberty State Park Terminal in New Jersey to view the awe-inspiring Statue of Liberty--a universal symbol of the United States' journey to freedom and a life free from injustice. Since 1886 when France gifted "Liberty Enlightening the World" to the U.S., it has stood on Libe ... Read more
Model 2 Repels Rising Seas
Editor: Allison Braswell
Every summer since 1895, families of East Providence, RI take a spin on the Crescent Park Looff Carousel, a National Historical Landmark that neighbors Rose Larisa Memorial Park. This waterfront park included a seawall that supported several walking paths overlooking the bay, but strong wave action and rising sea levels due to storms over the years have caused the seawall to deteriorate and ultimately fall apart. Without the wall in ... Read more
ICE® 28D Casts Its Line in Canada
Editor: Allison Braswell
Prince Edward Island, a Canadian province just north of Maine, features several harbours that welcome commercial fishers and tourists to immerse themselves in the most unique deep-sea fishing experiences. Graham Pond Harbour, for instance, sees over $4 million annually in landings for lobster, snow crab, mackerel, herring, silversides, scallop, and tuna. It is home to 64 commercial, transient, and recreation ... Read more
Keeping The Water at Bay in Philadelphia
Editor: Allison Braswell
A variety of piers over the Delaware River waterfront in Northern Philadelphia make the perfect recreational spots for area locals and visitors alike. Some of the most popular activities include catch and release fishing, live concerts, and taking in views of the river. Recent environmental changes, like the current rise in global sea levels, make it difficult to keep these spaces safe for the public and open year-round. ... Read more
Editor: Debbie Reaney
Hurricane Irma destroyed numerous residential properties when it made landfall over the state of Florida in 2017. Over 70% of the state was without power after the storm ravaged electric lines, with coastal areas seeing the worst damage. In was estimated at $50 million in damages to Florida alone.
More than 5 years after the massive hurricane, residents are still working on repairing the damage. Many people are forward thinking, making ... Read more
Aging Seawall Repair Helps Protect New Jersey From Future Storms
Editor: Ashley Steele
When Hurricane Sandy moved through the United States in 2012 it was the deadliest and most destructive of the decade. Many residents in the Northeast felt major effects from this storm. Damages were estimated at $70 million in New Jersey alone. Seawalls can help to prevent major damages to coastal ports and towns. In such an event as a hurricane, seawa ... Read more
