by Coastal Resilience | Oct 28, 2016 | News, Story
DOWNLOAD FULL REPORT HERE The role of mangroves in protecting our coasts against natural hazards such as storms, tsunamis and coastal erosion has been widely acknowledged. Even so, the level of protection provided by mangroves remains subject to debate. Can mangroves...
by Coastal Resilience | Oct 28, 2016 | News, Story
November, 2014 Contributed by Adam Whelchel, Ph.D. Director of Science, Connecticut Chapter, The Nature Conservancy There is a universal recognition by coastal and inland communities in Connecticut and elsewhere that natural infrastructure – wetlands and forests...
by Coastal Resilience | Oct 28, 2016 | News, Story
The U.S. White House recently released a new research agenda to further advance the science behind valuing the benefits of coastal ecosystems in a report titled, “Ecosystem-service Assessment: Research Needs for Coastal Green Infrastructure.” The report details the...
by Coastal Resilience | Oct 28, 2016 | News, Story
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...
by Coastal Resilience | Oct 28, 2016 | News, Story
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...
by Coastal Resilience | Oct 28, 2016 | News, Story
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...
