Seawalls

Flooded street and two downed trees with downtown Houston buildings in background

Houston’s ‘Ike Dike’ Won’t Adequately Protect the City

The largest project ever undertaken by the Army Corps of Engineers may not be enough to protect Houston-area communities from flooding during the most severe hurricanes, according to the Corps’ own analysis.

April 27, 2023 - Grist

Jack and Laura Dangermond Preserve

'Grim' Choices Facing California as the Pacific Ocean Rises

The Los Angeles Times published a massively ambitious account of the sea-level threat facing California.

July 8, 2019 - Los Angeles Times

North Carolina Outer Banks Cape Hatteras National Seashore

Living Shorelines for Storm and Flood Protection

More coastal cities and communities are turning to the "soft" solutions of living shorelines—relying on "a combination of oyster reefs, oyster shells, rocks, marsh plants, and other natural materials can be an effective alternative to seawalls."

June 4, 2019 - Vox

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Home and Land Services Coordinator

Appalachian Highlands Housing Partners

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Gallatin County Department of Planning & Community Development

Senior Planner

Heyer Gruel & Associates PA

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