Tar River aerial view. Photo: NC State Coastal Dynamics Design Lab. (Click to enlarge.)
Mary Alice Holley, Conservation Trust for North Carolina, Director of Community Innovation.
Kelsi Dew, Town of Princeville, Historical Outreach Coordinator.
Princeville, a North Carolina town along the Tar River, has historically been prone to repeated flooding. But through strong leadership, innovative partnerships, and a commitment to conservation, the town is redefining their story by modeling what it means to be resilient in the face of climate change. Hear from Princeville residents and their non-profit partners as they share how community leaders have come together to build a resilient future for the people of Princeville, the oldest town chartered by African Americans in the United States.
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