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Surface Elevation Table Community of Practice

The Surface Elevation Table (SET) project and forthcoming Community of Practice aim to foster regional collaboration for coordinated SET management. This initiative unites stakeholders to deepen our understanding of coastal resilience in the face of rising sea levels.

OUR PURPOSE OUR TEAM COLLABORATORS SET RESOURCES FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES DATA VISUALIZATION CONTACT US

Image credit: Will Doar, South Carolina Geological Survey.

Our Purpose

The SECOORA SET Community of Practice (CoP) aims to bring together individuals and organizations dedicated to coastal resilience. Our goal is to share knowledge, collaborate on initiatives, and enhance coastal management practices through collective effort.

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Image credit: Florida Department of Environmental Protection

Our Team

Nisse Goldberg

SET Coordinator

Bailee Porter

Student Assistant

Riley Breshears

Student Assistant

Collaborators

North Carolina

Name Affiliation Contact
Lori Sutter University of North Carolina Wilmington (UNCW) sutterl@uncw.edu
Marcelo Ardon Sayao North Carolina State University (NCSU) mlardons@ncsu.edu
Christine Voss University of North Carolina c.m.voss.unc@gmail.com
Michelle Moorman U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) michelle_moorman@fws.gov
Justine Neville U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) jneville@usgs.gov
Jenny Davis NOAA NCCOS Jenny.Davis@noaa.gov
Rick Savage Carolina Wetlands Association Rick.savage@carolinawetlands.org
Charlie Deaton North Carolina Dept. of Environmental Quality - Division of Marine Fisheries Charlie.Deaton@deq.nc.gov

South Carolina

Name Affiliation Contact
Katie Luciano South Carolina Department of Natural Resources (SCDNR) LucianoK@dnr.sc.gov
Will Doar South Carolina Department of Natural Resources (SCDNR) DoarW@dnr.sc.gov
Erik Smith University of South Carolina Baruch Institute erik@baruch.sc.edu
Denise Sanger South Carolina Department of Natural Resources (SCDNR) SangerD@dnr.sc.gov
Beata Dewitt South Carolina Department of Environmental Services Beata.Dewitt@des.sc.gov

Georgia

Name Affiliation Contact
Lori Sutter University of North Carolina Wilmington (UNCW) sutterl@uncw.edu
Ben Carswell University of Georgia - Carl Vinson Institute of Government bcars@uga.edu

Florida

Name Affiliation Contact
Jay Black Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FL DEP) Jay.J.Black@floridadep.gov
Jeremy Conrad U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) jeremy_conrad@fws.gov
Ches Vervaeke National Parks Service william_vervaeke@nps.gov
Mike Osland U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) mosland@usgs.gov
Ryann Rossi St. Andrew & St. Joseph Bays Estuary Program rrossi@fsu.edu

SET Resources

Resources for Partners and Stakeholders

Learn more about Surface Elevation Table work in the Southeast by exploring resources provided by our partners. This section also includes applications of SET-related trends for stakeholders.

Exploring Applications of Surface Elevation Table (SET) Data

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SET Publications Master List

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S.C. Geological Survey

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U.S. Geological Survey

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National Park Service

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U.S. Fish and Wildlife

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SET Funding Opportunities

Explore active funding opportunities for SET stations and other wetland projects.

SECOORA Call for Installation/Reactivation of SET Stations

SECOORA invites proposals for funding the installation of new Surface Elevation Table (SET) stations or the reactivation of historic SET stations within our region. This opportunity will cover the cost of materials and supplies, which SECOORA will purchase and ship directly to you.
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SET and Other Wetland Funding Opportunities

This spreadsheet shares funding opportunities for SET stations and other wetland projects.
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Data Visualization Resources

Access data visualization platforms thorughout the Southeast. We are anticipating our own data visualization platform to be developed in the near future.

Southeast Climate Adaptation Center

This Stakeholder Data Investigation Tool includes sites in North Carolina, Florida, Alabama, and Mississippi.

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North Carolina Sea Grant

Access and download Surface Elevation Table (SET) data in North Carolina.

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Program for Local Adaptation to Climate Effects: Sea Level Rise (PLACE:SLR)

Access and download Surface Elevation Table (SET) data across the Gulf of Mexico.

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Monitoring Status of Coastal Wetlands in National Wildlife Refuges

The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) are collaborating to assess the status of coastal wetlands on National Wildlife Refuges.

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Active SET Stations and Publications By State

The below map shows the locations of SET stations categorized by number of years active up to January 1, 2024 and the number of SET publications per state. The number on each state signifies the number of publications within that state. Map created by Dr. Nisse Goldberg and Riley Breshears, updated April 30, 2024. Click here to download the pdf.

Contact Us

Interested in joining the Surface Elevation Table Community of Practice (SET CoP)? Email Nisse Goldberg (ngoldbe@ju.edu) for more information!