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NCCOS-funded researchers found that native and invasive marsh grasses in Chesapeake Bay provide different degrees of flood protection depending on storm severity, but that marshes
For many coastal communities, marshes help reduce coastal flooding by absorbing wave energy and water, protecting inland infrastructure. Coastal marshes build up elevation by trapping
Earlier this month, the USS North Carolina Battleship Memorial hosted a groundbreaking ceremony for the Living with Water® project, which will address nuisance flooding
We are evaluating the tradeoffs between gray and green infrastructure approaches for flood risk reduction by applying a cost-benefit analysis framework to two estuaries in
Through a combination of modeling, cost-benefit analysis, and community engagement, we will evaluate land management actions, flood mitigation designs, and policy options under future climate
A new video describing an ESLR-funded project was released by project partners this week. Maryland has an abundance of habitats that can help mitigate the
Biogeographic and Ecological Assessments Biogeographic assessments involve the compilation and integration of an array of data types for the purpose of better understanding current and
Coastal habitats, like marshes, reefs, and islands, also known as natural infrastructure or nature-based solutions, have an inherent ability to reduce waves and erosion, thereby
A NOAA partnership with the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) received a U.S. Department of Transportation FHWA Environmental Excellence Award, which recognizes outstanding transportation projects, processes,
We are developing a framework and process for matching dredging needs with opportunities for beneficial use of the sediment at local marshes, to help marshes