Nature Based Solutions in Action

Nature Based Solutions in Action

Man and Boy Marsh Oyster Reef Restoration Project Pull on your hip waders and dive into oyster reef restoration and nature-based solutions to adapt to sea-level rise! The Eastern Shore’s unique expanse of Atlantic coastal wilderness offers unparalleled...
Mapping Tool & Apps

Mapping Tool & Apps

Mapping Overview Starting in 2008, The Nature Conservancy began in New York pioneering an approach to address coastal hazards risks by working with local and federal partners to map sea level rise, storm surge, social and economic assets, community vulnerability and...
Mapping the reef: video in Grenada

Mapping the reef: video in Grenada

Esri and The Nature Conservancy have produced a new video highlighting how advanced GIS mapping technology can illustrate the strategic goals and impact of natural infrastructure designs. In January 2015, the At the Water’s Edge (AWE) project installed experimental...
Managing Coasts with Natural Solutions

Managing Coasts with Natural Solutions

NEW report: Managing Coasts with Natural Solutions: Guidelines for Measuring and Valuing the Coastal Protection Services of Mangroves and Coral Reefs “Learning from the engineering and insurance sectors, we can do a much better job of directly measuring the...