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Resilient Communities & Economies

Sea Grant is involved in every aspect of climate resilience planning and implementation, from start to finish.

Featured Community Resilience Impacts

Work in Resilience

Sea Grant’s work in Resilience has had major impact in its local communities. We are proud to help prepare the public by being Weather-Ready Ambassadors. 

*Metrics reported in Summer 2022 for work conducted February 1, 2021 to January 31, 2022.

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TRAINING WORKSHOPS TO IMPROVE RESILIENCE
0
SEA GRANT PROGRAMS ARE WEATHER-READY AMBASSADORS
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COMMUNITIES IMPROVE
HAZARD RESILIENCE
200
COMMUNITIES ADOPT SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT PRACTICES

Meet the Experts

Increasing Community Resilience

Sea Grant programs are helping coastal communities increase their resilience to impacts of changing conditions at every step of the way. View the storymap to learn more. 

Related Topics

Sea Grant researchers and outreach specialists support cutting-edge research in the areas of coastal processes, hazards, energy sources, climate change, storm water management and tourism. Communities seek Sea Grant expertise to support and sustain diverse and vibrant coastal economies.

Coastal Hazards Preparedness
Coastal Tourism
Blue Carbon

Community Resilience News

Community Resilience Resources

Every four years, the National Sea Grant College Program taps into its vast network of scientists, engagement professionals, stakeholders, and federal partners to identify and address the needs of coastal communities around the country. A strategic plan is developed by representatives from the Sea Grant Network to produce high quality science and inform management of coastal resources in ways that balance human use with environmental health. The strategic planning process identifies core values and focus areas that drive efforts to address the priorities established by coastal communities.

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