Case Study

Community Leadership Paves the Way to Promising Erosion Treatment

A project that mimics aspects of cobble sand beaches virtually stopped the erosion of shoreline uplands in pilot studies aided by NOAA and Washington State’s coastal zone management program.

Year

2022

Details

Hazards

Erosion and Shoreline Recession

Flooding – Coastal

Assets

Critical Facilities

Property

Sources

Project Partners

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Organizations

Project Partners

Relevant Options

Plan to relocate critical facilities in high-risk areas using a frame in line with their expansion or refurbishment cycles. Evaluate proposed construction projects that support climate adaptation. Use a common set of design engineering parameters. Conduct a feasibility study for a potential harbor development.

Steps to Resilience

Get Started

Understand Exposure

Assess Vulnerability & Risk

Investigate Options

Prioritize & Plan

Take Action

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Image Credit

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