Coastal Ecosystems
Coastal ecosystems provide natural shoreline protection and support coastal economies, all while absorbing tons of carbon and nurturing biodiversity. However, these vital habitats are increasingly threatened by climate change and human activity. Our work analyzes the regulatory hurdles for advancing coastal restoration projects and nature-based solutions, as well as the benefits of a blue economy.
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After the Flood: How Local Governments Are Reimagining Buyout Programs
The first snapshot in a series looking at how local and regional governments are designing voluntary floodplain buyout programs to be community-led, socially-integrated, and ecologically-driven. From New Jersey’s Blue Acres to King County’s Flood Control District, this snapshot surfaces the open questions every program still has to answer: who gets left behind, what happens to the land, and how to know if a buyout is reaching the people who need it most.
