Protecting and Restoring Our Coasts

Nature-Based Solutions for Florida's Coasts

The health of our oceans and coastal systems is essential. With our low-lying Florida Keys and shallow Gulf coasts, even the lowest of sea level rise projections show dramatic changes to native habitats and billions of dollars in property loss.

TNC is dedicated to supporting natural systems along our coasts, implementing nature-based solutions to help minimize risk to coastal communities from storms and sea level rise. These natural coastal systems provide healthy habitats for wildlife, support recreational opportunities, increase natural beauty and boost livelihoods that depend on our oceans.

How TNC Protects and Restores Our Coasts

The Nature Conservancy connects decision makers to experts and tools needed to inform lasting solutions. In Florida, we are...

• informing decision makers to ensure important language is included in legislation to safeguard our coastlines,
• providing expertise to improve climate mitigation and adaptation activities,
• using sound science and developing technologies including scientific modeling and mapping,
• sharing our online tools with planners, economists and ecologists to inform coastal planning and long-term coastal solutions,
• monitoring our coral reefs and informing reef management, leading the largest coordinated coral reef data collection and analysis effort through our Florida Reef Resilience Program,
• testing the best available technologies, such as advanced biodegradeable materials for underwater habitat restoration,
• collaborating with government agencies, municipalities, nonprofit organizations, universities, engineering firms and industry experts, working together for successful outcomes.