In a proactive response to the escalating threats of climate change, Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey’s administration has released the “Resilient Coasts” final plan, a comprehensive strategy aimed at bolstering the state’s 1,500-mile coastline against the impacts of sea level rise and coastal flooding.
Unveiled on November 7, the report outlines recommendations developed over two years of collaboration with stakeholders, including local residents, municipal leaders, and environmental experts. It emphasizes a blend of infrastructure upgrades, nature-based solutions, and policy reforms to protect vulnerable communities from economic and human costs associated with worsening coastal hazards.
Projected Sea Level Rise and Local Voices…