SECART hosted a very successful congressional roundtable event in Beaufort, NC on Wednesday 6 September 2017.  Attending were district representatives from the offices of Senator Burr, Rep. Jones, Rep. Rouzer, and Governor Cooper.  Topics included an overview of NOAA assets and partners in the state and community, risk-aware coastal development, fisheries assessments, aquaculture, and severe weather risks.  Guests were very engaged and encouraged us to do similar events more frequently.