Solutions Are Available

Sea-level rise should be a major consideration in the region’s coastal management and ecological restoration plans. It is particularly important that we:

1. preserve the ability of habitats to migrate inland as sea levels rise by discouraging development in vulnerable areas and avoiding structures such as seawalls and bulkheads;

2. facilitate natural sediment buildup and artificial replenishment of sediments in coastal wetlands and beaches;

3. improve the resiliency of fish and wildlife species by maintaining a diverse array of habitats.

Read more about these Chesapeake Bay sea-level rise and coastal management solutions. (53 Kb, PDF Help)

See also the global warming solutions NWF proposed in September 2007 (579 Kb, PDF Help).