House Natural Resources Subcommittee Issues Testimony From Nature Conservancy
"My name is
About TNC
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"TNC's Coastal Resilience program works to illuminate nature's role in reducing coastal flood risk through science, planning, and technology. The program has reached 17 coastal states in the
Increasing
"Damages from flooding comprise by far the largest losses from natural hazards. Worldwide, from 1995-2015, floods accounted for 46% of all-natural hazard costs; when storm-related damage - which can also include flooding - is factored in, the total rises to 71%. Floods and storms together affected about 3 billion people and damaged or destroyed 87 million residences and 130,000 public buildings over this span of time. The threat from flooding has been increasing for several reasons, including the increase in development at the coasts, the relatively high value of the property there, and the acceleration of sea level rise, exacerbating erosion and bringing the danger closer to communities. Coastal communities are more aware than ever of the need to prepare for these events to reduce their cost and devastation.
"But the science of coastal risk is constantly evolving, and coastal decision-makers need data and tools that evolve along with the science. What's more, the kind of science we need about our coast goes well beyond examining what is there now - it's about predicting the future.
What is the
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My Own Experience
"In my fourteen years with
"In late
"In 2012, my
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"Beyond supporting local planning, The Conservancy uses Digital Coast data to make and promote investments in coastal land conservation and restoration. Our
Digital Coast Meets a Critical Need and Provides Important Services to All
"The stories I share represent two important aspects of the Digital Coast program. First, the Program fills a critical need that is only growing over time; and second, it successfully plays an essential role in facilitating collaboration amongst diverse private, public and nongovernmental partners.
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"As communities use the Digital Coast to plan for and mitigate hazards, they will save money for both themselves and the federal government. Study after study has shown that investment in pre-hazard mitigation pays for itself many times over. According to a 2017
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Digital Coast - Examples of its Application from Across the Nation
"Need to Better Integrate Community Hazard Mitigation Planning and Land-Use Plans. Example from
"Did you know that - for many local governments - land use planning and hazard mitigation planning are done by two separate, sometimes non-overlapping groups? Land use - or general plans - are written by professional planners, supported by local engagement processes. Local hazard mitigation plans, which are a requirement for eligibility for
Building Back Stronger in
"Hurricane Maria wreaked unmatched devastation on the Island of
Green Infrastructure in
"With more than 44,000 miles of coastline, much of which is not fully mapped,
"Digital Coast trainers partnered with Kachemak Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve and Alaska Sea Grant to deliver several Green Infrastructure for Coastal Resilience training sessions in the area. Participants from non-profits, academia, and local municipalities throughout
"The Digital Coast Act is an important step towards developing a system that supports our coastal communities with up-to-date and reliable information on our coastlines and weather conditions. Following the training, the
Future Wetlands in
"As the coastline changes, natural habitats that rely on tides will adjust their locations in a process sometimes called wetland migration. To better understand the impacts that coastal change may have on the state's wetland system, the
Legislation Is Needed
"On
"The strong bipartisan support for this measure is a demonstration of its broad appeal and value to the nation's communities. Over the next 15 years,
In Conclusion
"Thank you for the opportunity to express
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