Sustainable Coastal Community Development Network

A network of professionals helping coastal communities thrive

SCCD Network professionals are working to develop vibrant, productive coastal communities in healthy coastal and marine ecosystems.

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Joshua Brown

NOAA Bulletin Board Contributions

Started by Joshua Brown in General Discussion Aug. 13, 2009.

Vicky Carrasco

Any SCCD-related Questions to National Sea Grant Office?? 1 Reply

Started by Vicky Carrasco in General Discussion. Last reply by John Jacob Jul. 16, 2009.

Joshua Brown

Funding from National Sea Grant Law Center

Started by Joshua Brown in Funding Opportunities Jul. 9, 2009.

Latest Activity

The website for NEMO U7 is now up and we have begun soliciting abstracts for presentations. Check it all out here: http://nemonet.uconn.edu/u7.
12 hours ago
David Dickson is attending Robert Emanuel's event
SCCD Network Annual Meeting at Portland, Maine
September 29, 2010 to October 1, 2010
What: The Sea Grant Sustainable Coastal Community Development Network Annual Meeting Where: Portland, Maine When: September 29-October 1st, 2010 Sketchy Details: This meeting will bring together partners involved with the SCCD Network to talk, share…
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David Dickson updated an event
NEMO U7 at Portland Regency
September 29, 2010 to October 1, 2010
The seventh conference of the National NEMO Network. Any and all SCCD folks working with or interested in working with local land use commissioners/decision-makers are welcome to attend all or part of this year's NEMO U. The conference is scheduled…
12 hours ago
Final Draft agenda NE meeting.docHi folks, the planning committee has been working hard to put together an interesting and productive agenda for our upcoming Northeast Sea Grant Program meeting scheduled for May 12-14, 2010 along the Hudson River in…
February 1

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SCCD News and Notes

February 2010!

  • Please check out the recently posted SCCD 2009 Report, which highlights events, activities and accomplishments of the SCCD network in 2009. Also includes some 2010 ideas. All network documents can also be accessed through tabs: Resources > Network Docs (or here)
  • Remember that the 2010 SCCD meetings will be in late September/early October in conjunction with the Working Waterways and NEMO U conferences. More information on this soon!

Featured Projects

South Carolina Coastal Information Network


The South Carolina Coastal Information Network (SCCIN) emerged as a result of a number of coastal outreach institutions working in partnership to enhance coordination of the coastal community outreach efforts in South Carolina. This organized effort, led by the S.C. Sea Grant Extension Program, includes partners from federal and state agencies, regional government agencies, and private organizations seeking to coordinate and/or jointly deliver outreach programs that target coastal community constituents. The Network was officially formed in 2006 with the intention of fostering inter-agency communication, coordination, and cooperation, in order to avoid duplicative efforts, leverage scarce resources, and maximize training program benefits and expected outcomes. In February 2008 the SCCIN publicly launched a Web site, www.sccoastalinfo.org, with a coastal management-related resource portal, and a searchable calendar of outreach events for the eight coastal counties in South Carolina. Contributed by April Turner, South Carolina Sea Grant Consortium.


Bay City Bioswales Project - Tillamook County, Oregon



An innovative rain garden (bioswale) was installed by volunteers, Oregon Sea Grant faculty, and a local government this summer in Bay City, OR. This completes a series of demonstrations also installed in Tillamook and Pacific City, Oregon. The project was funded by a grant from Oregon Sea Grant and has spurred interest by municipalities, planners, developers, and gardeners up and down the rural North Coast. The bioswales were constructed to take stormwater runoff from impervious surfaces and allow natural hydrological processes to reduce the water’s velocity and pollution load before returning to aquifers or native water bodies. For more information, contact Robert Emanuel, Oregon Sea Grant Extension.

Brays Bayou Stormwater Project - Houston, Texas

This Sea Grant-project stormwater treatment wetland consistently removes 99% of fecal bacteria and adds beauty and habitat value to an urban setting. It was a Gulf Guardian award recipient. Contact: John Jacob, Texas Sea Grant.

What Does Sustainable Coastal Community Development Look like?

Vibrant coastal urban communities are where we live, work, and play with minimal impact on the diverse coastal environment that sustains us. In these communities, what we need most is nearby, and we get it mainly by walking, bicycling or mass transit. Strong local economies cushion global economic disruptions, but our ports remain critical links for regional and international trade and they support lively waterfronts as well. --John Jacob, Texas

Our cities and communities are built to withstand the strongest of storms.

Venice Beach, CA (pps.org)

We have ready access to diverse and rich coastal ecosystems that sustain us and that provide for recreation and enjoyment. --John Jacob

Vibrant rural coastal communities are very different from their urban counterparts. Here, residents and visitors alike seek solitude and natural amenities. They are supported by well-maintained infrastructure and careful stewardship of natural resources. Services that cities offer are close at hand. Because of their size and relative isolation, markets for jobs, basic necessities, and creative innovation are critical and should be carefully cultivated. Rural communities are more highly dependent upon local natural capital for extractive and non-extractive activities, therefore sustainability means that productivity and conservation are equally weighted in private and community decision-making. --Robert Emanuel, Oregon

Tillamook, OR (Courtesy of Tillamook Kayak)

What do you think sustainable coastal communities look like? Send your comments to John Jacob. We'll pull them all together and weave together a vision.

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