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...
This week's program in the @fema BRIC and FMA Webinar Series will discuss climate change, future conditions and how nature-based solutions can help build community resilience against these issues.
https://www.fema.gov/grants/mitigation/2021-building-resilient-infrastructure-and-communities-and-flood-mitigation-assistance-programs
“You have to understand all the things you see around you, all these extreme events, are all signals of a changing climate."
@NHBulletinNews interviewed CAW co-chairs Sherry Godlewski and Abigail Lyon for an insightful article about climate impacts in NH: https://newhampshirebulletin.com/2021/07/13/this-is-definitely-on-us-june-brings-record-breaking-heat/
