Anne Herbst, the conservation agent for Hull, was selected as one of five national recipients of the 2010 Walter B. Jones Memorial Awards for Excellence in Local Government.
Anne was given this competitive award for having raised the bar of local management of coastal hazards. Throughout Hull’s participation in the StormSmart Coasts program Anne has worked to help the town manage its coastal development in a way that protects life and property from coastal hazards.
Specifically, she informed the development of a tool to visualize inundation scenarios due to flood events and sea-level rise and utilized the images to raise public awareness. She was also able to foster the creation of an innovative incentive program that encourages builders and homeowners to elevate new and renovated structures above predicted floodwaters.
The Walter B. Jones Memorial Awards are given to individuals who exhibit innovation, resourcefulness, leadership and a commitment to balancing the human use of America’s coastal and ocean resources with the needs of the resources themselves.
Congratulations, Anne.