Recent research has shown that sites in the Caribbean dating back to 5000 BC experienced sea level rise that was “just as bad as anything we are expecting.” Not only did these civilizations survive a changing coastline and more storm surges, but also they stayed put and successfully adapted to the changing world. Ongoing reseach […]
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Blueprint for Coastal Resiliency Released
Posted on April 27, 2009
The Heinz Center and Ceres have released Resilient Coasts: A Blueprint for Action, which outlines policy changes and common sense actions that could reduce economic, ecological and social losses from future storms and rising sea levels along U.S. coastlines. Specific recommendations include: enable planning for climate impacts by providing the necessary science and decision-making tools; […]
FUNDING/ASSISTANCE: NOAA Seeking "Shovel-Ready" Habitat Restoration Proposals
Posted on March 12, 2009
NOAA is seeking proposals for coastal habitat restoration projects under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 in an unprecedented effort to jumpstart the economy. The effort is designed to create resilient and healthy communities by generating and saving jobs, employing several thousand people, and restoring valuable coastal and marine habitat. NOAA is formally […]
CICEET Convenes Living Coasts Workshop
Posted on January 29, 2009
CICEET recently convened a workshop for land use planning researchers and outreach specialists participating in its Living Coasts Program. Under this program, 13 project teams, each working with a dedicated community partner, are using land use planning technology to help coastal areas grow in a way that preserves water quality, protects natural areas, and improves […]