{"id":108544,"date":"2025-04-03T10:56:13","date_gmt":"2025-04-03T14:56:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/naturalsciences.org\/calendar\/?post_type=tribe_events&p=108544"},"modified":"2025-04-03T10:56:13","modified_gmt":"2025-04-03T14:56:13","slug":"lunchtime-discovery-weathering-the-storm","status":"publish","type":"tribe_events","link":"https:\/\/naturalsciences.org\/calendar\/event\/lunchtime-discovery-weathering-the-storm\/","title":{"rendered":"Lunchtime Discovery: Weathering the Storm: The Benefits of Restoring Natural Floodplains for Communities and Ecosystems"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Join us to learn about Conserving Carolina\u2019s innovative floodplain restoration projects along North Carolina\u2019s 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\u2019ll explore strategies to restore natural functions to floodplains and build resilience against extreme weather events like Tropical Storm Helene.<\/p>\n

Join us in the SECU Daily Planet Theater or watch the livestream on YouTube Live<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Our Guest<\/strong><\/h3>\n

David Lee, Natural Resources Director, Conserving Carolina
\nLia Waldrum, Indigenous Partnership and Restoration Coordinator, Conserving Carolina<\/p>\n

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Live Presentation hosted by NC Museum of Natural Sciences\u2019 SECU Daily Planet Curator Chris Smith and the NC Department of Environmental Quality Office of Environmental Education and Public Affairs staff.<\/em><\/p>\n

Brought to you by the NC DEQ Office of Environmental Education and Public Affairs and the NC Museum of Natural Sciences.<\/em><\/p>\n