Lunchtime Discovery: Weathering the Storm: The Benefits of Restoring Natural Floodplains for Communities and Ecosystems

  • Wednesday, April 16, 2025
  • 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Join us to learn about Conserving Carolina’s innovative floodplain restoration projects along North Carolina’s French Broad River, focusing on their role in mitigating flood risks, improving biodiversity and enhancing water quality. Using real-world examples, such as the Pleasant Grove and Kings Bridge restorations, we’ll explore strategies to restore natural functions to floodplains and build resilience against extreme weather events like Tropical Storm Helene.

Join us in the SECU Daily Planet Theater or watch the livestream on YouTube Live.

Our Guest

David Lee, Natural Resources Director, Conserving Carolina
Lia Waldrum, Indigenous Partnership and Restoration Coordinator, Conserving Carolina


Live Presentation hosted by NC Museum of Natural Sciences’ SECU Daily Planet Curator Chris Smith and the NC Department of Environmental Quality Office of Environmental Education and Public Affairs staff.

Brought to you by the NC DEQ Office of Environmental Education and Public Affairs and the NC Museum of Natural Sciences.

Details

Date:
April 16
Times:
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

Venue

SECU Daily Planet Theater

Nature Research Center
121 West Jones Street
Raleigh, NC 27601 United States
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Phone:
919.707.9800

Organizer

Chris Smith
919.707.9296