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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.
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 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.
Capturing Traditional Knowledge to Inform Restoration Planning in Hawai’i
Participatory mapping incorporates traditional knowledge into coastal planning and restoration.
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.
Exploring Water Level Scenarios to Inform Shoreline Management on Lake Ontario
Lake-level drop scenarios and digital elevation models help regulators make informed shoreline management decisions.
Identifying Areas for Water Quality Improvement Projects in Oahu, Hawaii
The Habitat Priority Planner and N-SPECT were used with lidar and land cover data to identify sites that affect water quality in the Ko’olaupoko region.
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
Integrating Decision Support Tools for Land Use Planning in Coastal Texas
Three decision-support tools were used to demonstrate the innovative application and integration of tools for land-use planning and ecosystem management.
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.
Modeling Future Development for Eastern North Carolina
C-CAP and lidar data were used to model potential future growth and land cover change.
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.
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.
