The Department of the Interior (DOI) Nature-Based Solutions Roadmap is a comprehensive resource to support DOI staff, partners and anyone interested in implementing NBS. The Roadmap includes 29 strategy reviews, over 400 case studies, ideas for transitioning from gray infrastructure toward natural infrastructure and more. This resource was created in partnership with Duke University’s Nicholas Institute. This webinar provides updates on the Roadmap’s development, including new components in progress, such as a tools and resources assessment to help users find relevant materials for NBS project planning, design, implementation, monitoring, and benefits assessment
This publication was spearheaded by the Preservation Society of Charleston in an effort to increase the resilience of the city’s built environment and to promote the safety of its citizens from environmental threats. The project began with a series of conversations with City representatives, local leaders, and citizens to better understand Charleston’s most pressing resilience issues. Three focus areas emerged from these conversations as desired project outcomes:
• A detailed explanation of the requirements for flood mitigation projects;
• Clarification of the City permitting, BAR, and DRB review processes; and
• Identification of lower-cost, implementable improvements to increase resilience.
This document primarily addresses the third bullet, which is considered by the Preservation Society of Charleston and the City of Charleston to be the highest priority need. To that end, the information herein is designed to serve the greatest number of property owners and tenants, not just designated historic buildings. Multiple actions can increase the overall resilience of the “Holy City” and empower its residents to protect themselves and their properties from environmental threats.
The resources highlighted in the document are ones unique to living on the Coast of South Carolina. Many people moving here from inland states may not be aware of the Evacuation Routes and Zones, how to prepare for Hurricanes, who to contact when they need debris cleared after a natural disaster and/or if their county participates in the Community Rating System. Serving as a host for links to state, county and municipal websites, this resource document points its users toward their local resources that can help familiarize with potential effects and recovery from extreme weather events and natural disasters.
This handout contains three slides per page for the Land Water Connection presentation which highlights what actions homeowners can take to protect water quality and enhance water flow on their property. Topics include landscaping for water quality, such as rain gardens and rainwater harvesting and case studies of desirable neighborhoods that incorporated these techniques and increased property values.
As part of the 2-hour elective course, The Land Water Connection, this slideshow presentation reviews what actions homeowners can take to protect water quality and enhance water flow on their property. Attendees learn about landscaping for water quality, such as rain gardens and rainwater harvesting and case studies of desirable neighborhoods that incorporated these techniques and increased property values. They will also have better understanding of the land water connection, equipped with resources to share with clients.
Understanding Property with Freshwater Wetlands Slide Handout (pdf) with presentation slides (3 per page) for the Understanding Property with Freshwater Wetlands CE course for the Charleston Trident Association of Realtors. This course offering was tailored to the North Coast Region/Horry and Georgetown Counties of South Carolina.
Handout with links and resources for the Living with Water CE course for the Coastal Carolina Association of Realtors. The information is tailored to Georgetown and Horry Counties/the North Coast of South Carolina.
Living with Water Handout with presentation slides (3 per page) for the Living with Water CE course for the Coastal Carolina Association of Realtors. This course offering was tailored to the North Coast (Georgetown and Horry Counties) of South Carolina.
The Living with Water presentation is associated with the Living with Water CE course for the Coastal Carolina Association of Realtors. This course offering was tailored to the North Coast (Georgetown and Horry Counties) of South Carolina.
Coastal Community Policy Toolkit
Nonstructural Options for Climate Adaptation and Resilience
This toolkit is meant to be used as a resource for coastal communities, including government leaders, consultants, planners, and community members who are interested in understanding their coastal resilience policy and planning options according to which environmental issues they face. Contact Sophia Truempi with questions (sophia.truempi@scseagrant.org).
By solely including non-structural tools, the toolkit remains a focused resource that brings awareness to more than 100 policy options. The toolkit is categorized according to the related issue/focus area that the policy corresponds with. While certain policies focus on coastal resilience, many of them are applicable to inland communities as well.
The related issue/focus areas include: