Blue Economy Corridor Development in the Eastern Tar-Pamlico River Basin
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Through a multi-stakeholder partnership, this research aims to catalyze the development of a Blue Economy Corridor (BEC) in the Eastern portion of the Tar-Pamlico River Basin. This BEC unifies hospitality, environmental, and socio-cultural assets in this segment of the Tar-Pamlico River Basin towards the goal of regional sustainable community development. While secondary datasets of pre-existing assets within the Eastern Tar-Pamlico River Basin exist, they are siloed with individuals, remain largely undigitized and are not fully comprehensive of the current assets that exist upon the Basin's banks and within its waters. The BEC's assets would be documented through a digital interactive map that BEC visitors can use to curate their experiences in this portion of the Tar-Pamlico River Basin. The proposed BEC would extend through Tier 1 and Tier 2 counties (e.g., Edgecombe County, Nash County, Pitt County, Beaufort County).
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