A Path to Protect and Support Working Waterfronts

Working waterfronts are the backbone of coastal communities and economies, but sea level rise, intensifying storms, development, gentrification, and changes to the labor market are putting them at risk. The U.S. can’t afford to lose these places, which provide thousands of jobs to dockworkers, fishers, farmers, and other workers around the country. Read our policy memo to see how cities, states, and the federal government can advance policies and opportunities to preserve and revitalize working waterfronts.