July 26, 2023
EPA Proposes Revision to Clean Water Act Section 404
By News Editor
EPA’s proposal would address key barriers identified by states and tribes to administering Clean Water Act section 404 while expanding opportunities for tribes.
June 20, 2023
NOAA Opens Applications for $575M Climate Resilience Regional Challenge
By News Editor
Funding is available for projects that build the resilience of coastal and Great Lakes communities
June 7, 2023
Louisiana’s Landmark Climate Adaptation Program Is Running Out of Time
By Jake Bittle, Grist
The state’s ambitious projects have successfully reduced land loss and flood risk, but many communities remain at risk and funds are running out.
May 17, 2023
EPA Announces $30M for Underserved Communities in Great Lakes Region
By News Editor
The newly created program will advance environmental justice in underserved communities across the Great Lakes. Deadline Aug. 11
May 16, 2023
Buying Out Threatened Oceanfront Homes is Not a Crazy Idea
By Rob Young
Researchers compared the costs of buying out 80 highly exposed properties in Rodanthe to that of beach nourishment, which could be triple that amount over 15 years.
April 6, 2023
Report Explores Three Ways to Transform Flood Risk Management
By News Editor
Report describes a vision for flood resilience that revolves around living with floods, building strategic protection, and preparing for relocation.
March 16, 2023
How a Vision Became a National Model
By Michael Urbanec
Mike Sutfin, 2009 Illinois Floodplain Manager of the Year, raised Ottawa’s standards while lowering the floodwaters. He passed away January 25.
March 14, 2023
Winners for Great Lakes Regional Challenge Announced
By News Editor
In Summer 2023, four communities will participate in a coastal resilience training and peer exchange workshop.
March 8, 2023
Drought to Deluge: Managing Water for Climate Extremes
By Tara Lohan
California’s recent floods show that we aren’t ready for the bigger storms that climate change will bring.
March 3, 2023
National Coastal Resilience Fund is Accepting Proposals
By News Editor
NFWF expects to invest approximately $140 million in grants to support nature-based coastal resilience solutions. Pre-proposals are due April 12, 2023.