PROJECT PORTAL Using Science, Building Social Capital, and Unpacking Tax Incentives for a Resilient Coastal New Hampshire (SUSTAIN NH) The SUSTAIN NH Project of Special Merit sought to: Update best available coastal flood risk science and enable its use in...
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...
NH is likely to see more people move to its inland communities as climate change makes it harder to live in other places in the US. In fact, it’s already happening. How should we plan for climate migration? Great story by @aropeik.
We're excited to announce and congratulate the winners of the 2020 King Tide Contest! Read the entire winners announcement here: https://www.nhcaw.org/2020-king-tide-contest-winners/. Big thanks to all who participated and helped raise awareness of NH's rising tides! Your support is tremendously appreciated.
