Greenville New Bern Washington, NC, October 5, 2026 — The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) has marked the five-year anniversary of its Resilient Coastal Communities Program (RCCP). This initiative offers financial and technical assistance to help North Carolina’s coastal communities strengthen their preparedness and adaptation strategies against hazards such as erosion and flooding.

To commemorate this milestone, the DEQ organized a workshop in New Bern. The event provided a platform for program participants to review the successes and challenges encountered over the past five years. The RCCP aims to bolster the resilience of coastal areas facing increasing environmental threats.

Since its inception, the program has extended its support to a significant number of communities. Approximately 60 communities across the state have benefited from the RCCP’s resources. This support has been channeled through more than 125 grants, collectively amounting to an estimated $16.1 million. These grants have facilitated the identification and initiation of over 300 distinct resilience projects designed to mitigate risks and enhance community preparedness for future events.

The program’s focus on both financial aid and technical guidance underscores a comprehensive approach to coastal resilience. By investing in projects that address erosion, flooding, and other climate-related challenges, the RCCP seeks to build more sustainable and secure coastal environments for residents and economies.


Story summarized from the original created by Jennifer Allen on coastalreview.org, see more information here.

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