Commemorating Hurricane Sandy
This Saturday will be the 10-year anniversary of Hurricane Sandy making landfall in New York City and New Jersey on October 29, 2012.
For coastal communities, the canary is a sparrow
Lab Director of Climate Engagement, Melanie Gárate, authored this important piece which was featured in the Hill.
Intense Intertidal Temperatures
From July 19th – July 26th, Boston experienced a memorable weeklong heatwave with air temperatures well over 90°F every day, even topping out at 100°F on July 24th. We typically think of the coast as a place to cool down, but our sensors revealed that our intertidal sites were experiencing extreme heat, too.
Stone Living Lab Awards Three Research Grants to Study Social and Economic Impacts of Climate Change
Stone Living Lab has announced the award of three research grants to study the social and economic impacts of “nature-based” approaches to coastal flood protection.
Boston’s historic Fish Pier has changed with the times, but stays true to its roots
Stone Living Lab's Managing Director Joe Christo recently spoke with Chronicle on WCVB Channel 5 about the Boston Fish Pier and Lab's work. Watch here!
Bringing Teachers to Boston Harbor
This summer, we were delighted to welcome eight Boston area teachers to the pilot Stone Living Lab Teacher Institute!
Visit the Lab’s Climate Carts!
Every other Friday through September 2, join SLL at our climate carts to experiment with erosion, create climate art, or discover how warming oceans will affect our marine neighbors.
Help Monitor Coastal Change by Visiting Our New Photostations!
We mounted photostations at UMass Boston and in Duxbury to monitor coastal change. Anyone can take a photo of these sites to help paint a picture of coastal change over time!
Stone Living Lab Hires Two New Leaders!
The Lab announces the hiring of two new directors. Joe Christo will become the Lab’s Managing Director and Melanie Gárate will become the Lab’s new Director of Climate Engagement.