#community-efforts

#community-efforts

"They're more resilient. They don't get as dry. They're not as likely to burn in a flashy way, like phragmites does," said Scott Middleton, executive director of the Marine Park Alliance.

"It's gotten a little bit safer. Granted, there are still concerns with littering and cleanliness, but the inclusion of new trash cans could help address these issues."

Valerie, a miniature dachshund who disappeared in 2023 near Stokes Bay, survives for over 500 days amidst roadkill and persistent community efforts to find her.

It's a stair, and all the tiles. We are racing to remove and preserve thousands of vintage and historically significant tiles from the Eaton fire burn zone before the properties are bulldozed.

"Our goal is to open people's minds, make them more aware of their cultural surroundings, and to leave the land better than when they got here."