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The U.S. government is closed. This site will not be updated; however, NOAA websites and social media channels necessary to protect lives and property will be maintained. To learn more, visit commerce.gov

For the latest forecasts and critical weather information, visit weather.gov.

Happy St. Patrick’s Day! Today we’re celebrating the vital role of green, natural infrastructure in building a more resilient future. 

dune with fencing and grass growing on top.Happy St. Patrick’s Day! Today, we’re thinking about green… but not just the festive kind. We’re celebrating the vital role of green, natural infrastructure in building a more resilient future. 

Green infrastructure uses natural systems like salt marshes, oyster reefs, and dunes to protect our coasts, manage flooding, and provide essential ecosystem services, a win for people and nature.