Gain easy access to the Digital Coast resources often associated with these topics.
Our nation’s coasts are increasingly at risk from rising seas, changing water levels in the Great Lakes, and more frequent and intense storms. These changes are forcing communities to adapt using time scales associated with both weather (hourly, daily, and weekly) and climate (seasonally, annually, by decade, and beyond).
Coastal communities are striving to adapt to a changing climate. Whether it’s finding new ways to protect the built and natural environment, or building the social capital needed to support community resilience initiatives, these resources offer assistance.
Coastal and ocean resources are productive drivers for the local, state, and national economy. Communities need the information to quantify impacts of these resources to make informed decisions about the future.
Land cover data are used to address a wide range of coastal management issues, from flooding risk and natural infrastructure assessments to policy evaluation and land use planning. Access and understand how to use these data effectively.
Coastal storms can bring flooding, storm surge, and the potential for severe damage. These resources help officials understand potential impacts and take steps to lessen damages and increase community resilience.
Paying for resilience projects means learning about different funding and financing strategies, how others are approaching it, and what types of economic information may be needed for some funding options. Use these resources to learn what it takes to fund and finance resilience projects.
Communities are implementing nature-based solutions to minimize flooding, erosion, and runoff and provide additional benefits such as recreation, habitat, and clean water. Nature-based solutions include existing natural areas and engineered solutions that mimic natural processes.
Ocean planning is a growing field that uses science and information to advance local and regional interests and keep the ocean and the economy healthy. Use these resources when beginning an ocean-related project.
When it comes to storm preparation and other community planning exercises, resident participation is important. Use these products to increase risk communication skills and engage the community.
