Santa Barbara committee reviews waterfront adaptation options to protect beaches, harbor from sea level rise Adaptation and resilience staff presented a toolbox of short-, mid- and long-term measures — from beach nourishment and deployable floodproofing to revetments, groins and relocation — and said the plan will include technical analysis, funding proposals and public outreach with a draft plan due in 2027.

Santa Barbara is taking bold steps to safeguard its stunning waterfront from the perils of climate change with a comprehensive 30-year plan that balances recreation and habitat preservation.

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County official says Blind Pass closure not unexpected; inlet-management plan update planned A county official said the recent Blind Pass closure was anticipated after Hurricane Ian altered sand patterns and that the county will launch an inlet-management-plan update this year, with a likely completion around 2028.

Blind Pass has officially closed, but don't worry—this change was anticipated after Hurricane Ian reshaped the shoreline!

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#LeeCounty #FL #CoastalResilience #LeeCountyEnvironment #CitizenPortal #EcosystemManagement #StormImpact

Consultants preview voluntary island‑wide retreat and relocation program; virtual public open houses set for April 16 SCAPE and Arcadis presented a draft voluntary retreat and relocation program to the Coastal Resilience Advisory Committee, describing maps, 'sending' and 'receiving' areas, TDR‑style incentives and outreach plans; committee members pressed for clarity on triggers, receiving‑site availability and financing.

Nantucket is taking proactive steps to combat sea-level rise with a new strategic retreat program that focuses on community equity and safety, but what does this mean for residents?

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Shorely Safe demonstrates town-specific flood forecasting dashboard for Highlands Joe Martucci of Shorely Safe told Highlands residents the company has launched a town‑specific tidal flooding dashboard that combines NOAA and USGS data, offers a flood‑height filter and municipality‑specific forecast videos, and will add a proprietary forecasted flood mapper by mid‑summer.

Highlands residents can now access a revolutionary tidal flooding dashboard that empowers them with real-time data and tailored forecasts to better prepare for coastal storms.

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#HighlandsMonmouthCounty #NJ #CoastalResilience #CitizenPortal #FloodForecasting #EmergencyManagement

Coastal Resilience Explorer Discover the global value of mangroves for flood damage reduction.

The Coastal Resilience Explorer is an online tool that highlights how mangrove restoration benefits coastlines around the world, including historical flood damages to both people and property, both with and without mangroves. #coastalresilience

https://coastalresilienceexplorer.org/

Conservation groups urge fast permits for nature‑based coastal resilience projects Witnesses from Save the Bay, The Nature Conservancy and practitioners urged the committee to prioritize nature‑based shoreline protection and to expedite permitting through general permits or notice‑of‑intent approaches, while agencies warned resource constraints could limit speed.

Conservationists warn that lengthy permit processes are jeopardizing vital coastal restoration efforts, urging lawmakers to act swiftly for our shores' survival.

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#RI #CoastalResilience #CitizenPortal #RhodeIslandConservation #PermittingReform #NatureBasedSolutions

That’s a wrap! 🎉

Three intense weeks of sampling across AMP Portofino, Noli, and the coast around Cecina 🌊 a rewarding field campaign wrapped up with the AMMIRARE mid-term conference.

Now back to the lab 🔬 Stay tuned for preliminary results!

#CoastalErosion #CoastalResilience #NBS

#EuropeanOceanDays2026 have concluded — what an inspiring look at #Europe’s #ocean #future 🌊
#MOIRAI was there among peers and projects advancing #CoastalResilience and the #BlueEconomy. Did you notice our presence? 👋
#OceanInnovation #EUOceanMission

Mangrove Restoration as Natural Infrastructure

Mangrove restoration is natural infrastructure in action, creating habitat, stabilizing shorelines, and absorbing storm waves to protect ecosystems and coastal communities over time.

#CoastalResilience #NatureBasedSolutions #KavanChoksi

Understanding how flood risk managers describe and adapt to non-storm flood events in low-lying coastal jurisdictions of the US central Atlantic coastline - Natural Hazards | Yicheng Xu 🌊 New paper published! Excited to share our new paper with Anuradha Mukherji, Eric Wade, Fushcia-Ann Hoover, PhD, Hannah Sirianni, and Siddharth Narayan . This study comes from the second part of my...

How do coastal flood risk managers understand and respond to non-storm flooding, also referred to as high-tide or sunny-day flooding? Yicheng Xu, newly minted PhD from #ECU leads this fascinating study in the Carolinas.
#SeaLevelRise #Flooding #CoastalResilience #‪PaperSkygest

Santa Cruz supervisors unanimously ratify local emergency after coastal storm; port damage estimated over $20 million The Santa Cruz County Board of Supervisors on Dec. 27 unanimously ratified a proclamation of local emergency for the Dec. 24 coastal storm, authorizing staff to seek state and federal aid — including possible SBA support for harbor businesses — after officials described preliminary port damage estimates exceeding $20 million.

Santa Cruz County has declared a local emergency after a coastal storm caused over $20 million in damage to the harbor, paving the way for vital state and federal aid for impacted businesses.

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Oceanside council workshop sets direction for CIP priorities, proposes annual fall check‑in Consultants and staff presented a proposed framework for prioritizing the city’s capital improvement projects, emphasizing public safety, coastal resilience and staffing constraints; council directed staff to develop clearer, less subjective criteria and to return with a fall CIP workshop for earlier budget input.

Oceanside's City Council workshop revealed a bold new approach to prioritizing capital improvement projects, aiming for clearer criteria and enhanced public transparency.

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#OceansideSanDiegoCounty #CA #CoastalResilience #CitizenPortal #PublicSafety #OceansideCIP

What a journey! I’ve been working on #coastalresilience and #NbS, including the role of Posidonia oceanica banquettes in protecting Mediterranean beaches from #erosion

This short video by the Parc national de Port-Cros explains it really well. 🌊

🎥 Watch the video here: youtu.be/QWIIWLqVQ4Q

Gearing up for a busy day at #OSM26 tomorrow. Our team shares new insights on #ocean modelling, #sea #ice dynamics, and #offshore wind impacts — exciting talks ahead.

See the details on #MOIRAI's contributions👇#OceanScience #ClimateModelling #DigitalTwinOcean #OceanResearch #CoastalResilience

🌊 Networking Friday on Feb 27!
Frank Schweikert (German Ocean Foundation) on "Beyond the European Ocean Pact"
Register now! 🔗 aircent.re/4ksUiEx

#EuropeanOceanPact #BlueEconomy #MarineResearch #CoastalResilience #OceanGovernance #MaritimeSecurity #AIRCentre #NetworkingFriday

Register now to the #AAORIAForum26 side event "From Local to Global: Sharing Knowledge and Experiences"

📅 April 14, 2026 | 14:00-17:30 BRT
📍 In-person at SENAI CIMATEC + Virtual on Zoom
✍️Register here: arcg.is/0urerW

#CoastalResilience #BeaconSitesNetwork

Okaloosa County celebrates new living shoreline on Choctawhatchee Bay Officials and partners in Okaloosa County marked the completion of a large living shoreline on Choctawhatchee Bay, which speakers said aims to reduce erosion, support habitat and strengthen local coastal resilience; project builders credited grants and multi-department collaboration.

A pile of rocks? Not quite—it's a groundbreaking living shoreline designed to bolster coastal resilience in Okaloosa County!

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#OkaloosaCounty #FL #CoastalResilience #CitizenPortal #EnvironmentalStewardship #ErosionControl

Minister Lohr announced $833,144 for Hall’s Harbour Waterfront 🌊
Funding will advance seawall & breakwater design, wharf upgrades, and renewable energy solutions — helping protect this vital coastal asset for the future.
#NovaScotia #ClimateAdaptation #CoastalResilience #NSFM

Coastal ecosystems provide $$$ in ecosystem services to communities, but rarely appear on the balance sheet

Submit your proposal for the RAE 2026 Summit in the Finance, Investment, & Insurance track to lead the conversation. Proposals are due by 3/13
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#RAESummit #CoastalResilience

Nantucket advisory committee hears detailed Easy Street flood-mitigation update; design options, costs and outreach planned Leah Hill told the Coastal Advisory Committee the Easy Street project now has three concept designs, AACE Class 4 cost ranges (example bulkhead ~ $47M), and work scoped through design and permitting; staff will complete additional modeling, FEMA benefit‑cost analysis and stakeholder outreach before recommending a preferred alternative.

Leah Hill unveiled crucial details about the Easy Street flood-mitigation project, revealing three innovative designs that could shape the future of Nantucket's coastal resilience.

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#NantucketCounty #MA #CoastalResilience #CitizenPortal #FloodMitigation #PublicOutreach

❤️🌊 Happy I Heart Estuaries Day! 🌊❤️

Today we’re celebrating the places where rivers meet the sea — the estuaries that protect our coasts, support wildlife, fuel local economies, and connect communities to the water we love.

#IHeartEstuaries #RAESummit #CoastalResilience

Pacifica council reaffirms sanctuary status and backs offshore reef feasibility study Council approved the consent calendar unanimously, including a resolution reaffirming Pacifica as a sanctuary city and authorization to sign a $150,000 grant application with '1 Shoreline' (with a potential $75,000 Dept. of Boating & Waterways share) to study offshore reef feasibility and coastal resilience modeling with UC Santa Cruz partners.

Pacifica's City Council just made waves by reaffirming its sanctuary status while also pursuing a groundbreaking offshore reef feasibility study to enhance coastal resilience.

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#CA #EnvironmentalScience #CoastalResilience #CitizenPortal #ImmigrationAccountability

Saco approves MOU with University of New England to install wave gauge for shoreline data Council approved a memorandum of understanding with the University of New England to install a wave gauge to collect data relevant to Camp Ellis shoreline work; councilors cited the partnership's value for local planning and Army Corps projects.

Saco's council just approved a groundbreaking partnership with the University of New England to install a wave gauge that could revolutionize local shoreline management!

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#ME #CoastalResilience #CitizenPortal #MaineShoreline #DataSharing #CommunityPlanning

Oceanside staff recommends testing fall dredging to boost shoreline resilience; council hears split public reaction City staff presented technical studies finding fall dredging could extend shoreline benefits and improve predictability; residents urged caution about summer tourism impacts. Council did not take a formal binding vote but members signaled support for a cautious pilot and stronger backup plans.

Oceanside city staff are pushing for a fall trial of dredging to better nourish our beaches, but public opinion is divided—will this move protect our coast or hurt summer tourism?

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#OceansideSanDiegoCounty #CA #CoastalResilience #CitizenPortal #EnvironmentalManagement

Va. House committee advances broad slate of Ag, Chesapeake and Natural Resources bills; many reported to appropriations A docket of more than 30 bills covering wildlife, food labeling, invasive species, coastal resilience and land conveyances was reported or referred by the committee; many items advanced unanimously or by large margins, while a handful drew divided votes or were continued.

A Virginia House committee has swiftly advanced over 30 bills on crucial topics like agriculture and natural resources, with many receiving unanimous support!

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#VA #CoastalResilience #CitizenPortal #NaturalResources #LegislativeProcess #VirginiaAgriculture

Mayor outlines major infrastructure push: stormwater master plan, sewer connections and beach resilience The mayor said Hollywood will invest nearly $95 million this year in roads and utilities, pursue a $2 billion, 20-year stormwater master plan, evaluate more than $1 billion to connect 15,000 septic households to sewer, and has over $100 million in beach resilience projects.

Mayor unveils a bold $2 billion stormwater master plan, aiming to transform Hollywood's infrastructure and protect against flooding for generations to come.

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#HollywoodCityBrowardCounty #FL #CoastalResilience #InfrastructureInvestment #CitizenPortal #HollywoodCity

Capitola council approves LCP amendments to clear path for Cliff Drive resiliency project Council introduced zoning-code changes and adopted land-use amendments to pursue the Cliff Drive resiliency project, enabling bluff stabilization and multimodal improvements and authorizing submittal to the California Coastal Commission; staff said $10 million in federal funds are ready for planning steps.

Capitola City Council has taken a significant step towards safeguarding its coastline with a unanimous vote to advance the Cliff Drive resiliency project, unlocking $10 million in federal funds for critical improvements.

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#CapitolaCitySantaCruzCounty #CA #CoastalResilience

Nieves Valiente presenting SPLASH: A Deployable AI-Based Tool for Coastal Overtopping Forecasting and Climate Resilience

Our next talk comes from Nieves Valiente, Lecturer in Marine Science, presenting SPLASH: A Deployable AI-Based Tool for Coastal Overtopping Forecasting and Climate Resilience. Really interesting to see local case studies from #Dawlish and #Penzance. 🌊
#CoastalResilience #AI #MarineScience

County lays out FY2027 budget priorities and unfunded capital needs as legislators consider property‑tax changes Administration presented the FY2027 budget kickoff and a capital improvement update, stressing large unfunded needs for stormwater, roads and coastal resilience and the revenue uncertainty posed by proposed state property‑tax changes; commissioners asked staff to explore alternative revenue tools (MSBUs/MSTUs), efficiencies and project prioritization.

Flagler County is facing a staggering $77 million unfunded capital gap as it gears up for the FY2027 budget, raising urgent questions about future funding and project prioritization.

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#FlaglerCounty #FL #CoastalResilience #PublicSafety #CapitalImprovement #CitizenPortal

Pacifica council accepts Phase 2A report for Beach Boulevard resiliency project as funding gap remains Council accepted a Phase 2A update on the Beach Boulevard infrastructure resiliency project, which sketches a deep‑foundation seawall, rock scour apron and beach nourishment. Staff estimated about $80 million for construction and flagged a continuing funding gap after a canceled federal grant; public speakers urged more nature‑based alternatives.

Pacifica's ambitious Beach Boulevard resiliency project is facing a significant funding gap, leaving the future of its $80 million construction plan in jeopardy!

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#PacificaSanMateoCounty #CA #CoastalResilience #PublicFunding #EnvironmentalPlanning #CitizenPortal