If you summer on the coasts of North Carolina, you may be familiar with Morehead City, a popular port town in Carteret County. But slightly less well-known is the barrier island adjoining the town: Sugarloaf Island. The man-made stretch of land is just off the waterfront and for years has been a draw for tourism.
It’s also a layer of protection for the coastline. However, a substantial portion of Sugarloaf Island has eroded over the last few decades. The city hopes that a new restoration initiative will reverse the damage.
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You can find ¼ª²ÊÍøÍøÕ¾ reporter Celeste Gracia's reporting here. She also discusses her work in an episode of the ¼ª²ÊÍøÍøÕ¾ podcast, The Broadside.
Guest
Celeste Gracia, ¼ª²ÊÍøÍøÕ¾ environmental reporter