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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 Hydrologic Processes to Mitigate Coral Reef Degradation in Hawaii
C-CAP data were analyzed using the Nonpoint Source Pollution and Erosion Comparison Tool to understand hydrologic processes in the Hanalei Bay watershed.
Assessing Land-Based Threats to Coral Reef Habitats in Laolao Bay, CNMI
OpenNSPECT and the Habitat Priority Planner were used to assess land based threats and prioritize restoration areas.
Assessing the Delaware River Basin Using Land Cover Information
C-CAP data were used in the assessment of water resource health and stability in the Delaware River basin.
Assessing the Impact of Impervious Surfaces on Water Resources in Southern California
C-CAP data were used to produce additional land cover information to assess the impact of impervious surface on water supply.
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.
Bringing Data and Tools to the Restoration Community at a National Conference
Partners unite to put the right Digital Coast data, tools, and training into the hands of communities working to restore vital estuary habitat
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.
Capturing Local Knowledge to Inform Coral Reef Management in Hawai’i
A participatory process was used to map coastal-use data to reduce anthropogenic threats to coral reefs.
Capturing Traditional Knowledge to Inform Restoration Planning in Hawai’i
Participatory mapping incorporates traditional knowledge into coastal planning and restoration.
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.
Establishing Baseline Habitat Conditions to Monitor Salmonid Fishery Restoration in Alaska
Benthic habitat data and imagery help monitor change in the Klawock Lagoon after the construction of a culvert to restore ocean access.
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 Sources of Pollution That Impact Coral Reef Communities in the Virgin Islands
C-CAP high-resolution land cover data helped identify watersheds where human land-use activity contributes to sediment and contaminants that impact coral reefs.
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 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.
Informing Conservation Efforts in Coastal Georgia
Coastal conservation groups used the NatureServe Vista decision-support system to create new maps that aid in preservation of Georgia’s coastal habitat.
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.
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.
