Grant could spur coastal eco-tech hub similar to Triangle

Grant could spur coastal eco-tech hub similar to Triangle

This story was originally published by CoastalReview.org.

A team of North Carolina scientists and researchers have less than two years to develop a proposal that will convince the National Science Foundation that eastern North Carolina is ripe to become an engine of innovative ecosystem technology that could advance a new workforce and a resilient and sustainable economy.

Governor Cooper Signs Executive Order Setting Statewide Conservation Goals for Forests and Wetlands

Governor Cooper Signs Executive Order Setting Statewide Conservation Goals for Forests and Wetlands

This article was originally published by NC Governor Roy Cooper.

Governor Cooper joined state officials and environmental protection advocates to take executive action and set new goals to protect and restore North Carolina’s natural resources.

NSF Developing Engine Award

NSF Developing Engine Award

This story was originally published by UNCW.

The North Carolina Ecosystem Technology project has been awarded $1 million from the U.S. National Science Foundation’s Regional Innovation Engines, or NSF Engines, to develop an economic engine that could rapidly improve the quality of life in rural coastal communities using ecosystem technology, or ecotech, an emerging branch of applied science.