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Adapting to Sea Level Rise in Miami-Dade County, Florida
County departments identify specific actions to adapt to climate change through the Roadmap for Adapting to Coastal Risk training.
Analyzing the Impacts of Hurricane Katrina on Forest Ecosystem Services
C-CAP data and additional land cover analysis highlight the loss of forests and related ecosystem services following Hurricane Katrina.
Assessing Beach and Dune Susceptibility in Coastal New Jersey
The Beach-Dune Susceptibility Assessment uses lidar and aerial imagery data to develop a vulnerability rating.
Assessing Fire Hazard Risk in Southern California
C-CAP data were used to produce additional land cover information to assess the risk of fire and the proximity to urban developments.
Assessing Hazard Vulnerability and Resilience in Coastal Communities of the Delaware Bay
New Jersey is engaging communities in hazard mitigation planning through the use of vulnerability assessment tools.
Assessing Potential Hazard Risk in Tutuila, American Samoa
The Tutuila Hazard Assessment Template (T-HAT) was developed to facilitate the identification of potential multi-hazard risk areas for any location on the main island of Tutuila.
Assessing the Impacts of Hurricane Katrina in Louisiana
C-CAP data were used to evaluate the impacts of Hurricane Katrina in Breton Sound, Louisiana, and assess how this area had recovered almost one year later.
Building Community Resilience on Long Island, New York
The Coastal Resilience Long Island tool is being used by decision makers to gain a better understanding of ecological, social, and economic impacts from coastal hazards.
Developing Consistent Methods for Mapping Sea Level Rise in Southeast Florida
Four counties joined forces with other agencies and organizations to agree upon consistent methods for mapping sea level rise to better prepare for sea level rise-related issues.
Encouraging Collaborative Decision-Making Across the Watershed in New Hampshire
A New Hampshire project involving residents of towns within the Lamprey River watershed helped shape state legislation that strengthened watershed protections.
Engaging Communities in New Hampshire to Strengthen Resilience
New Hampshire communities used the Roadmap for Adapting to Coastal Risk to assess and address vulnerabilities and work toward reducing risk.
Enhancing Resilience to Coastal Hazards in Connecticut
The Roadmap for Adapting to Coastal Risk approach and Coastal Resilience Decision Support Framework helped inform a Connecticut community’s recovery response to Hurricane Sandy.
Forecasting Waves Associated with Hurricane Landfall in North Carolina
WEMo was used to hindcast wind wave energy distribution during Hurricane Isabel.
Identifying Areas Vulnerable to Sea Level Rise in Georgia
The Sea Level Rise and Coastal Flooding Impacts Viewer helped a barrier island community develop an adaptation plan to prepare for and adapt to sea level rise.
Identifying Conservation Priorities for Sea Level Rise Adaptation in Coastal Maryland
Maryland used the Sea Level Affecting Marshes Model (SLAMM) to identify high-priority conservation areas that allow for wetland migration and future wildlife habitat.
Identifying Priority Habitats for Conservation and Restoration in Coastal Alabama
The Mississippi-Alabama Habitat Mapper and the Habitat Priority Planner are being used to identify high-priority habitats, including those impacted by the BP Deepwater Horizon oil spill
Illustrating an Improved Community Streetscape in Connecticut
CanVis enabled officials to picture proposed changes to downtown areas.
Illustrating the Importance of Critical Infrastructure Data for Louisiana Coastal Parishes
The Coastal County Snapshots – Flood Exposure tool illustrates the importance of updating critical infrastructure maps for coastal parishes in Louisiana.
Improving Communication between State Management Programs
The Digital Coast partnership facilitates better communication between members of the National States Geographic Information Council (NSGIC) and coastal state management programs.
Improving Inundation Prediction and Visualization Capabilities for the New England Coast
Coastal flood Web-mapping applications help coastal managers in New England visualize and enhance awareness of coastal flooding.
Linking Salt Marsh Distribution to Wind Wave Energy in North Carolina
WEMo helped reveal the link between marsh distribution and wave energy generated by extreme winds.
Mapping Flood Forecasts for Better Flood Planning in Texas Communities
High-resolution elevation data were used to create inundation maps for various flood levels at river forecast locations.
Mapping the Urban Realm to Enhance Community Resilience in Hawaii
C-CAP data helped identify priority urban forests, which enhance the health of coastal ecosystems and the resilience of coastal communities.
Modeling Sediment Yield in Hawaii
N-SPECT was used to estimate the amount of sediment transported to Pelekane Bay.
Partnering to Map Oceans and Coasts for Multiple Needs in North Carolina
High-resolution digital aerial imagery and topographic lidar support multiple applications throughout NOAA.
Picturing Living Shorelines in Maryland
CanVis was used to give residents a clearer picture of how living shorelines look and function.
Using Geospatial Techniques to Plan for Climate Change Impacts on Coastal Habitats in South Carolina
Partners used the Sea Level Affecting Marshes Model and Habitat Priority Planner to identify priority lands to conserve as sea level rises.
Using Lidar to Determine Bluff Recession Rates for Lake Erie
Lidar data replaced existing field-based methods used to measure bluff recession rates.
Using Lidar to Plan for Sea Level Rise in Oregon
Coastal lidar and aerial photography made it possible to create a diked-land vulnerability inventory to help Oregon prepare for sea-level rise.
Visualizing Flood Hazards with Residents and Floodplain Managers in Mississippi
A demonstration of the Sea Level Rise and Coastal Flooding Impacts Viewer spurred discussion at a hazards awareness exhibit.
Visualizing Sea Level Rise to Engage Municipal Government Officials in Coastal South Carolina
Maps created using lidar-derived elevation data engage stakeholders and illustrate future impacts of tidal flooding caused by sea level rise.
Visualizing the Impacts of Sea Level Rise in Delaware
Lidar data were used to generate maps showing the possible impacts of inundation using three different sea level rise scenarios.
