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NOAA and partners in California met for a second workshop on opportunities to leverage natural infrastructure

several workshop attendees stand overlooking the coast of Surfer’s Beach in Half Moon Bay, CA

Last month, NOAA and partners in California met for a second workshop on opportunities to leverage #NaturalInfrastructure to protect coastal roads from flooding. The workshop’s breakout sessions were a highlight– fostering discussions about design, scope, and costs and benefits to utilizing natural infrastructure. Learn more: https://coastalscience.noaa.gov/news/california-engineers-explore-natural-infrastructure-for-flood-protection-during-cross-sector-workshop/