Florida’s coastal communities face unprecedented challenges with sea-level rise (SLR) as it permanently inundates areas and exacerbates typical coastal hazards. SLR creates legal and financial challenges as it impacts infrastructure
Adaptation to sea level rise (SLR) typically begins with a vulnerability assessment, progresses to policy development, and finally moves into implementation. While many communities in the United States and around
No one-size-fits-all prescription for adapting to sea-level rise is possible for Florida’s coastal communities. For example, communities must not only inform people about coastal hazards such as storm surge and
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