Resilient Communities & Economies

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

Featured Community Resilience Impacts

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Shoring up the future, together: Collaborative efforts in coastal resilience across the Mid-Atlantic

Texas Sea Grant Facilitates Coastal Resilience Index Showing Improved Resilience in Aransas County

Rhode Island Sea Grant Lays Groundwork for Long Island Offshore Wind Farm Approved to Power 50,000 Homes

Hawai`i Sea Grant Helps Secure $1M Grant to Improve Resilience

Delaware Sea Grant brings new kayak launch to Laurel, DE

USC Sea Grant Innovation Helps the City of Santa Monica Gauge Public Concern about Sea Level Rise

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.

TRAINING WORKSHOPS TO IMPROVE RESILIENCE

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SEA GRANT PROGRAMS ARE WEATHER-READY AMBASSADORS

COMMUNITIES IMPROVE
HAZARD RESILIENCE

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COMMUNITIES ADOPT SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT PRACTICES

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Meet the Experts

“I see this project as a unique opportunity to strategically drive future collaborations among Sea Grant programs and key partners for water resources-related efforts.”

Karen Bareford, Ph.D.Sea Grant Water Resources Lead, Mississippi-Alabama Sea Grant Consortium - Karen leads a two-year project to develop a roadmap for Sea Grant water resources initiatives and improve communication and coordination on water resources efforts within the network and among key partners. Karen assesses priorities for Sea Grant's work, determining needs and potential partnerships, as it relates to addressing flooding, drought, water quality and other water-related issues. This work will assist in planning for and protecting citizens, water resources, property, and the long-term sustainability of public health, the economy, and daily lives.

"I provide data and decision support tools for communities to make informed decisions about mitigating impacts from changes that are occurring rapidly in Alaska and plan communities that are resilient for future generations."

Davin Holen, Ph.D.Program Leader, Coastal Community Resilience Specialist, Alaska Sea Grant -Davin provides expertise, research, and extension services that enhance the culture and well-being of coastal communities across Alaska. Davin works collaboratively with the Alaska Center for Climate Assessment and Policy (NOAA/RISA program) at UAF’s International Arctic Research Center, and as a Sea Grant liaison is supported by and draws on resources from NOAA and the National Sea Grant program.

"The most rewarding thing for me so far has been meeting with people face-to-face, hearing their challenges, and helping connect them to Sea Grant or partner organization resources."

Lisa WiseClimate Adaptation Program Coordinator, New Hampshire Sea Grant - Lisa develops programs for coastal communities in New Hampshire focused on ways to adapt to a changing climate.

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.

Community Resilience News

A young girl walks barefoot through a flooded street in front of a seafood market, holding a doll. The street and surrounding buildings are partially submerged, showcasing the effects of coastal flooding in a small town.

Announcements

Sea Grant & Weather Program Office award $1.5 million for community flooding social science liaisons as part of the Biden-Harris administration’s $22.78 million investment to help communities better prepare for water-related climate impacts

Today, the Department of Commerce and NOAA announced the award of $22.78 million in funding to NOAA labs, programs, cooperative institutes and other research partners

Catch up with Sea Grant and USCRP at ASBPA National Coastal Conference

The American Shore & Beach Preservation Association’s National Coastal Conference welcomes all coastal stakeholders and managers to learn the latest science, engineering and policy needed

Sea Grant programs receive awards through NOAA Climate Resilience Regional Challenge

The NOAA Office for Coastal Management’s Climate Resilience Regional Challenge is funding projects to increase resilience to extreme weather events and address longer-term, chronic climate

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.

Resource Documents

Community Resilience (pdf, fall 2020)
Sustainable Development (pdf)
Coastal Tourism (pdf)
Water Resources (pdf)
Partnership with NOAA’s National Weather Service (pdf)
Climate Community of Practice in the Gulf of Mexico
Climate Community of Practice in the South Atlantic