The community role of the Coastal Studies Institute is considered critical to it's identity.  UNC-CSI will endeavor to be a valued member of the northeastern North Carolina community, one that local residents and government agency officials can call upon as a resource for technical and scientific expertise.  UNC-CSI also works with the local communties on special projects, efforts on agri- and ecotourism, sustainable community design and land use planning.

UNC-CSI will offer a varied set of programs and resources to increase the knowledge and appreciation of coast and ocean ecosystems among K-12 students, retirees, tourists and citizen groups.

Bowsertown Landfill Reclamation: A community project that focuses on the reclamation of a former landfill and tranfer station for public use. 

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School Outreach:  The UNC Coastal Studies Institute is committed to providing marine science programming and curriculum as it relates to our reseach areas.