
The NPS is working with scientists and other partners to support scientific research, inventory, and monitoring activities to gather data and improve understanding of climate and weather phenomena affecting coastal parks. As part of a Sea Level Rise and Storm Surge Projections for the National Park Service project, you can explore sea level rise scenarios for parks with our NPS Sea Level Rise viewer or storm surge maps for each site included in the study. We are conducting Coastal Facilities Vulnerability Assessments to identify projected impacts of climate and other stressors on park resources and operations. Prior to those, we looked at assets exposed to 1 meter of sea level rise for 40 coastal parks. We’ve developed guidance and tools to help NPS managers understand vulnerability and take actions that will increase sustainability, including actions that are compatible with the dynamic coastal environment.
Dig deeper:
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Coastal Adaptation Strategies Handbook
View and download this management handbook focused on coastal adaptation planning
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Coastal Adaptation Case Studies
This handbook details 24 case studies of coastal adaptation occurring in national parks
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Sea Level Change
Explore how changing sea levels will impact the cultural and natural resources of coastal national parks
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Coastal Vulnerability Assessments
Climate change impacts on sea level, storm surge, and shoreline erosion present unique hazards for coastal units of the NPS
Last updated: August 31, 2021