The Extension Disaster Education Network (EDEN) is a collaborative multi-state effort by Cooperative Extension Services across the country to improve the delivery of services to citizens affected by disasters. EDEN compiles resources related to recovery assistance resources from national partners.
Author: NET Editorial Team
Compiled by Louisiana Sea Grant, this is a list of federal disaster aid resources that are not state-specific. See the list at: https://www.laseagrant.org/resources/disaster-aid/resources/

The Town of Laurel, DE, and the Nanticoke Indian Association recently held a traditional blessing ceremony and ribbon cutting for the newly developed Tidewater Park in downtown Laurel, DE. Ed Lewandowski, a community development specialist with Delaware Sea Grant at the University of Delaware and the project lead for the park, shared this report from the event, which marked a significant milestone in efforts to enhance recreational spaces, advocate for Indigenous people’s history, and promote environmental stewardship in western Sussex County, DE.
Can virtual meetings replace in-person gatherings? This month’s webinar will feature the work of an interdisciplinary team of researchers from the University of Vermont and Clemson University, examined whether an in-person experience made any difference in the reported outcomes and benefits of agritourism programming. The findings may surprise you!
Compiled and edited by members of the NET Communications and Executive Committees: Natalie Chin, Kristen Devlin, Mercedes Fraser, Molly McManus, Xinyi Qian, Gwynn Stewart, andRead More

In August, the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) announced $485,000 for a new project led by Doug Arbogast, Rural Tourism Development Extension Specialist at West Virginia UniversityRead More

This webinar took place on Tuesday, September 24, 2025 The recording is available here. The September 2024 NET webinar featured the CREATE BRIDGES program: CelebratingRead More
A case study exploring visitation patterns and visitor demographics at an outdoor recreation destination A recording of this webinar is available here. Dr. Choi’s presentationRead More
This newsletter was sent to subscribers on May 21, 2024. It includes a spotlight feature on the Western region, a webinar announcement, news of grants and awards, and a call for articles!
Congratulations to members of the Agritourism Research and Extension Collaborative, who were recognized with a 2023 USDA NIFA Partnership Award for their multi-state work advancingRead More