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February 20, 2026

Remembering MaVynee “Beach Lady” Betsch – An Activist for Historic Preservation and Coastal Conservation

Learn about the inspiring legacy of MaVynee "Beach Lady" Betsch, an activist for the preservation of Florida's American Beach, and NaNa Dune, one of the tallest sand dunes in the state!

February 13, 2026

Honoring Marguerite Thomas Williams – A Key Contributor to Early Research on Erosion and Flooding

Learn about the legacy of DC Native Marguerite Thomas Williams, the first African American to earn a PhD in geology and a foundational voice in early research on flooding and erosion!

February 6, 2026

Celebrating George Washington Carver – A Pioneer of Agricultural Sustainability

Learn about the legacy of George Washington Carver, an early trailblazer of environmental stewardship and agricultural research and education.

January 16, 2026

Straughan Receives ACEC/MW Grand Award for Regional Blue-Green Infrastructure Study

This award-winning study demonstrates how Blue-Green Infrastructure can reduce flood risk across jurisdictional boundaries while elevating community voice in regional resilience planning.

January 16, 2026

The One Big Beautiful Bill Act and Sustainability

New legislation is changing the landscape for renewable energy and sustainable development. This blog breaks down key sustainability impacts of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, from phasing out clean energy incentives to changes in the NEPA review process…

May 20, 2025

Abstract: Alternative Analysis for Delaware’s Coastal Regulatory Building Line

Read the abstract for Larry Trout (Straughan) and Jennifer Pongratz's (DNREC) presentation on State and Local Floodplain Management Initiatives at the 2025 Association of State Floodplain Managers (ASFPM) National Conference!