Here you'll find loads of practical information about grant opportunities, disaster assistance (especially relevant in the wake of Hurricanes Harvey and Irma), Federal agencies that aid in coastal resilience, laws that govern U.S. waters, and much more. Special attention is paid to the Army Corps of Engineers because they are the big kahuna when it comes to constructing and maintaining our water resources infrastructure. You'll also find coastal resources by region, info on the regional use of sediment, and lots of important links that will aid you in your quest for knowledge!
- Introduction to the National Flood Insurance Program (January 6, 2023)
- Private Flood Insurance and the National Flood Insurance Program (January 9, 2023)
- Options for Making the NFIP More Affordable (January 6, 2023)
- DisasterAssistance.gov
- NFIP and Risk Rating 2.0 (April 2022)
- HUD's Community Development Block Grant Disaster Recovery Program
- Federal Response and Disaster Programs
- Ready.gov (Hurricane/disaster preparedness)
US Army Corps of Engineers - Basic and Advanced Training
Important Coastal Resource Materials
FEMA
EPA
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
U.S. Geological Survey
- American Shore & Beach Preservation Association
- American Shoreline Podcast Network
- ASBPA Beach Nourishment Project Database
- Association of State Floodplain Managers
- Coastal News Today
- Coastal States Organization
- National Academies of Science (see extensive coastal publications)
- National Association of Flood Control and Stormwater Management Agencies
- The Nature Conservancy: Coastal Resilience Website
- National Ocean Economics Program (NOEP)
- Sea Grant Association
- USGS Does Coastal Beach Mapping Post-Storm
- Western Carolina University: Beach Nourishment Database
