Coastal Barrier Island Researchers Learn Lessons From Ike Destruction
Wednesday, January 21, 2009 - 22:42
in Earth & Climate
More than 20 coastal barrier island researchers came to Galveston Island in early January -- from New England, the Pacific coast and all points between where ocean meets US soil. Many had never seen the level of destruction wrought by Hurricane Ike. But now they have a goal that will involve research, management and outreach to the public in order to help the nation's barrier islands.