Welcome to the Coastal Carolina Riverwatch Advocacy Book Club
2024-25 Book Club Read
“Charleston: Race, Water, and the Coming Storm” by Susan Crawford
We’re thrilled to announce our next book club pick: “Charleston: Race, Water, and the Coming Storm” by Susan Crawford.
This insightful book takes a close look at how environmental issues intersect with racial and social justice, focusing on Charleston, SC. As residents of coastal North Carolina, we find many parallels between the challenges faced in Charleston and our own community.
Why This Book?
- Historical Context: Understand the historical factors that contribute to current environmental challenges.
- Impact of Climate Change: Learn about the effects of rising sea levels on coastal communities, which is highly relevant to the challenges we face in coastal North Carolina.
- Social Justice: Discuss the critical issues of race and equity in environmental advocacy, echoing our own efforts to promote environmental justice in coastal NC.
Join the Discussion
Our book club meetings provide a platform for passionate discussions and community engagement. We will be hosting our first meeting to discuss this book throughout the year (July 2024 – June 2025). Stay connected with us through our social media channels for updates and event details.
How to Participate
- Get the Book: Find “Charleston: Race, Water, and the Coming Storm” at your local bookstore or online.
- Read Along: Join the conversation by reading the book and reflecting on its themes.
- Join the Discussion: Participate in the CCRW Advocacy Working Group meetings to hear and share local concerns about related issues around sea level rise, water quality, land use, environmental justice, and anything that impacts your quality of life in coastal NC. Share your insights, and learn from others in our community.
By exploring this book together, we aim to deepen our understanding of the complex relationship between environmental health and social justice and inspire collective action to protect our coastal communities.
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Spring/Summer 2023
The Geography of Risk: Epic Storms, Rising Seas, and the Cost of America’s Coasts
Learn more: https://www.npr.org/2019/09/05/758043834/book-the-geography-of-risk
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Fall/Winter 2022
WASTELANDS: THE TRUE STORY OF FARM COUNTRY ON TRIAL by CORBAN ADDISON
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Morehead City Book Signing Event: 1/12/23
Jacksonville Book Signing Event: 1/13/23
