The experiences of Hurricanes Matthew and Irma exposed a major gap in water level monitoring in coastal Georgia: the single NOAA tide gauge at Fort Pulaski—the only official gauge across the entire Georgia coast—failed to capture the full story of localized flooding in communities throughout the region. Thus, the Smart Sea Level Sensors Project was launched in 2018 to give these communities a clearer picture of water levels in real time. The initiative began as a collaborativ

This summer, the Georgia Tech CEAR Hub hosted 3 summer camps: AI on Land & Sea, Underwater Robotics, and Weather Your Stations. Campers were buzzing with creativity, discovery, and innovation as they participated in a variety of engaging STEM camps designed to inspire the next generation of problem-solvers. Through hands-on learning experiences, campers explored emerging technologies, engineering design, environmental science, artificial intelligence, robotics, and career pat

Dr. Jill Gambill, a researcher at Georgia Tech’s Institute for People and Technology, began developing an adaptation plan for Tybee Island in 2012 –– the first of its kind by a local government in the state. She's quoted here about rising waters in this article, "How to build a highway in the age of climate change,in this climate focused publication.

Photo credits: Brent Levy, City of Tybee Island In partnership with the City of Tybee Island, UGA Marine Extension and Georgia Sea Grant, CEAR Hub installed three rain gardens on the north end of Tybee Island. Part of Tybee Island’s Natural Infrastructure Plan, the rain gardens will help absorb stormwater, reduce flooding, and improve water quality. Using native plants, the rain gardens will also provide habitat for pollinators. Link to news story

Engaging with residents and City staff in ideation and co-design sessions to develop block-level flood resilience interventions (Photos courtesy of the Savannah I-team) For many residents of neighborhoods in East and West Savannah, Georgia, a rainy day signifies more than just carrying an umbrella—it results in flooding that harms property, presents health hazards, and increases cleanup and insurance cost. Read more on this story.