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Coastal Communicators
This monthly newsletter is produced for the benefit of the nation's coastal management and research reserve programs.

Current Issue: March 2026

In This Issue

• Communication Insights: The Plain Writing Act of 2010
• Communication Product of the Month: Wildlife Center of Virginia

Past Issues

Choose a Topic You're Already a Communicator The Power of Listening Writing for People Who Skim Networking: How to Communicate Confidently The Power of “No” Telling Your Story: How to Explain Your Work Without JargonBook Report: Stephen King’s On Writing Overcoming Procrastination How to Give a Great Speech Let NOAA Be Your Outreach Partner Writing Effective Headlines Photographing Your Restoration and Conservation Projects Getting Your Material on the Digital Coast Fast Facts: The What, Why, and How Native American Style Guidance Writing that Accomplishments Report Best Practices for a Customer-Centric Website Unlocking the Power of Collaborative Science Preparing for Your Organization’s Anniversary The Best Camera Is the One You Have with You Editing Your Own Writing Book Report: Smart Brevity Talking to Creatives PowerPoint Tips Public Speaking TipsInstagram: Carousels and Stories and Reels, Oh My! Writing Short Branding: The What, Why, and How Filling That Outreach Position Turn on Your Listening Ears Plain Language Tips Turn to Science Media for a Triple Scoop of InspirationWriting Tip: Observe the Rule of Three PR Basics: Then, Now, Future Making Written Content Accessible for All The Big Myth: The Annual Outreach Plan Answers to Your Frequently Asked Questions Creating Accessible Coastal Spaces Slow Down the Acronyms Choose Your Words Carefully Accentuating the Positive for a Winning Campaign Back to Basics The Best Outreach: When Others Do It for You Writing Effective Emails The Podcasting Decision Risk Communication 101 Putting the Fun into Grammar Guidance Break the Ice—Virtually! Prepping for That Big Announcement Social Media: Is It Working? Getting the Public Involved—Virtually! So You Want to Develop a Newsletter Communicating with Elected Officials Preparing for a Television Interview Answering a Reporter’s Inquiry Monitoring Media Coverage Communicating Creatively Right Now Communicating Positively Targeting Niche Publications Making the Video Decision Book Report: Death by Meeting Keeping Stress Levels Low during the Document Review Cycle Search Engine Optimization Infographics and Messaging Good Facilitation Makes Meetings Better Organizing an Outreach Campaign Speech Writing Taking Better Photos Social Media: The Cost of Doing Business Delivering a Powerful Presentation Writing Succinctly Making Do Without an Outreach Coordinator Developing an Outreach Plan Write Stories That Get Noticed Making Friends with the Media Creating an Elevator Speech