Project Portal The High Water Mark (HWM) Initiative is a community-based project whereby municipalities design, coordinate and implement a HWM project. The HWM initiative involves: 1) installing a sign/marker in a highly visible location, accessible to the public,...
PROJECT PORTAL This project focuses on the historic resources within the City of Portsmouth South End to quantify the value of these resources and prioritize their protection through a number of adaptation measures. The project’s local advisory committee is assisting...
Project Portal The Cutts Cove Shoreline Restoration Project will restore shoreline that was filled and armored with rip-rap up to 12 feet above mean high tide. The entire right of way adjacent to Market Street Extension is vacant; with plans to create a city park...
Project Portal Portsmouth requested research on opportunities to strengthen zoning standards and building codes to address impacts of flooding from sea-level rise, storm surge and increased precipitation. The City was also interested in learning about what other...
THE LATEST HAPPENINGS This project advanced resiliency and adaptation planning for climate change related hazards by integrating tools, research, outreach, and technical assistance in the Hampton-Seabrook estuary, Dover, and Portsmouth. Outreach was also conducted to...
"I think about how to prepare for #climatechange every day. It's complex, creative, and overwhelming work. CAW is a support group; we bounce ideas around, support each other when it gets tough, and celebrate successes." -Kirsten Howard, @NHDES Coastal Resilience Coordinator
ALERT: A Coastal Flood Advisory is in effect for Seacoast NH until 3PM this afternoon. Storm surge of 1 to 1.5 feet will combine with high astronomical tides to bring many locations above flood stage.
