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How rising seas threaten coastal wetlands and what we can do about it
This report surveys how a one-meter rise in sea level could reshape the United States’ coastlines, focusing on wetlands, marshes, and surrounding communities. It blends overview, case studies, and policy discussion to show what’s at stake and what actions officials can take now.
From Charleston, South Carolina to Long Beach Island, New Jersey, the book presents real-world field work and modeling to explain how wetlands respond to rising water. It also discusses nationwide patterns, the role of development, and the choices that influence whether wetlands survive, migrate inland, or fade away.- How sea level rise could affect wetlands and coastal facilities.
- Key factors that determine wetland loss or resilience, including land development and protective barriers.
- Insights from specific case studies and nationwide estimates.
- Particular measures that agencies can use to protect wetlands now.
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