Building resilience along coasts and watersheds
The problem: Flooding is the costliest natural disaster in the United States, and millions of people are at risk. Climate change is causing stronger storms and rising sea levels, making floods more destructive and more frequent. Solutions like wetlands or mangrove forests are our best defense against flooding — but they’re too often overlooked.
What we’re doing about it: We’re working with businesses, farmers, insurance experts and policymakers to increase investment in flood protection that works with nature to protect homes and businesses. Through better flood mapping and funding solutions that protect us, we aim to strengthen communities in the U.S. that face rising risks of flooding.
Our work building flood resilience
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We’re advocating for wetland protections — because wetlands protect us
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Restoring mangrove creek ecosystems in The Bahamas
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Nature-based solutions are essential to advancing climate resilience
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What is natural infrastructure, and why does it matter?
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New research shows what’s at stake when wetlands disappear
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The Mississippi River is in crisis — but we can reverse the trend
Updates
Read the latest articles, blogs and press releases on coastal protection.
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Bringing nature into the NFIP: Rewiring the National Flood Insurance Program pricing and models to leverage nature-based solutions to reduce flood risk
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In Hawaii, tradition meets innovation
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From Cuba, new clues to coral reef survival
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New research shows what’s at stake when wetlands disappear
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New study shows wetlands loss has increased residential flood insurance claim payments by $10 billion
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New FEMA Review Council Report Fails to Keep Americans Safe
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Coastal resilience resources
Dig deeper into our work with these resources for researchers, policymakers, journalists and communities.
- Overview
Reimagining insurance for a warming world
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Why are floods hitting more places and people?
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How climate change makes hurricanes more destructive
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Map: NOAA in your community
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Navigating the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers flood project process
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Resources for resilient U.S. counties: Flooding solutions for communities
Our coastal resilience experts
We bring wide-ranging perspectives and skills to forging coastal resilience. Meet some of the people who make it happen.
Media contact
Samantha Tausendschoen
(715) 220-9930 (office)
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