Projects will aid communities in coastal preparedness and recovery
Nineteen research projects that protect life and property, strengthen the economy, and conserve as well as restore coastal and marine resources were recommended to receive a total of $13.8 million in funding through the 2017 NOAA Coastal Resilience Grants program today.
![Nature-based solutions are emerging as a preferred way for communities to protect shorelines, infrastructure, and people from coastal flooding. (Image credit: Delaware NERR) Nature-based solutions are emerging as a preferred way for communities to protect shorelines, infrastructure, and people from coastal flooding.](/sites/default/files/styles/landscape_width_1275/public/legacy/image/2019/Jun/PHOTO%20-%20natural%20infrastructure%20-%20Delaware%20NERR%20-%20071417%20-%204480x2136%20-%20LANDSCAPE.jpg?itok=2pfeOPbD)
Nature-based solutions are emerging as a preferred way for communities to protect shorelines, infrastructure, and people from coastal flooding. (Image credit: Delaware NERR)