Wow! SECOORA is celebrating 10 years. From the beginning, our members, partners and supporters have helped SECOORA expand the Southeast coastal observing system. This continuing work is increasing awareness of the importance coastal observing, and SECOORA is extremely grateful for your support.
Coastal observing supports jobs, economic development, maritime safety and environmental health. Making these observing contributions for over a decade is a testament to both the value of the work, and the commitment of the SECOORA community.
We thank you and cannot wait to celebrate. Below are some of the anniversary activities underway, and information on how you can get involved!
10-Year Anniversary Celebrations
- Coastal Observing in your Community Webinar Series
- SECOORA Data Challenge
- SECOORA Annual Meeting and 10 Year Anniversary Celebration
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On October 21st at 12 PM ET, SECOORA is hosting a webinar with investigators from the Webcam Coastal Observation System (WebCOOS) project team and the WebCOOS Project Manager. Web cameras are a low-cost technology that can be used to document flooding impacts to coastal communities. Register here.
SECOORA Funding Opportunity Announcement: Letters of Intent Solicitation
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SECOORA Hosts the First Surface Elevation Table (SET) Community of Practice Virtual Workshop
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