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Rolling Easements Primer

This document provides a primer on more than a dozen land use and legal tools for ensuring that intertidal habitats (wetlands, mudflats, and beaches) can persist even as sea level rises. Coastal residents and planners can refer to this primer in considering options for adapting to sea level rise.

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Hazards
Erosion and Shoreline Recession
Flooding – Coastal
Shifting Species, Habitats, and Ecosystems
Assets
Natural Areas and Wildlife
Property
Sources
EPA Climate Ready Estuaries Program
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Steps Addressed

Get Started
Understand Exposure
Assess Vulnerability & Risk
Investigate Options
Prioritize & Plan
Take Action
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