Preparing for sea level rise
Use GIS to help make decisions and take action
Overview
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GIS can help your community prepare for sea level rise.
What is sea level rise?
Sea level rise
gradual increase in the average level of the Earth's oceans due to rising global temperatures
leads to
coastal erosion, higher vulnerability to storm surges, and the intrusion of saltwater into freshwater resources
vulnerable coastal communities and ecosystems
need to address and mitigate the impacts of SLR
A graphic with eroding coastal trees in black and white in the foreground and a watershed data layer in blue in the background.
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