Everyone loves a good beach read (even if it is a technical report on coastal management)! Here are some resources published this year by American Shore and Beach Preservation Association (ASBPA) and other coastal organizations on Covid-19, Resilience, and Funding. Whether you are reading at the beach or just about the beach, we hope you…
Very often, understanding federal coastal policy means understanding the flow of federal funds. Once again, The Capitol Beach explores a federal funding program that advances coastal resilience, but this time by meeting with National Fish & Wildlife Foundation (NFWF) to hear about the National Coastal Resilience Fund (NCRF). This program, funded by Congress and administered…
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) recently released policy guidance on the new Building Resilient Infrastructure & Communities (BRIC) program. Established through the Disaster Recovery Reform Act of 2018, BRIC builds on FEMA’s mission to prepare communities for disasters before they happen, with added focus on resilience. It is funded through a percentage of funds…
April 27, 2020 American Shore & Beach Preservation Association issues the following statement on beach operations during the coronavirus pandemic: “ASBPA recognizes the tremendous challenges facing beach communities right now. Coastal States, counties and cities must keep their residents safe, but also face a cratering economy that threatens the livelihood and well-being of their residents….
Samantha Brooke and Chris Darnell with the US Fish and Wildlife Service Coastal Program join Derek Brockbank on the Capitol Beach. One of the lesser known programs at USFWS, the Coastal Program is voluntary – as opposed to regulatory – program that provides communities technical and financial support for local coastal projects and planning. Being…
Jainey Bavishi, the Director of New York City Mayor’s Office of Resilience, joins Derek Brockbank on the Capitol Beach. Recording from City Hall in New York City, rather than Washington DC, they discuss how the Big Apple is integrating resilience across city agencies, how resilience can be done equitably, and how Jainey’s experience in India…
On this episode of The Capitol Beach, host Derek Brockbank talks to Jeffrey Peterson, the author of A New Coast: Strategies for Responding to Devastating Storms and Rising Seas. Due to climate change, devastating storms and sea level rise will increasingly threaten vibrant communities, critical infrastructure, and vital natural systems. But the United States is…
Despite the fury Hurricane Florence unleashed along the coastline of the Carolinas, areas with wide sandy beaches and high dunes fared well in the face of an unprecedented onslaught of storm surge and waves. Although the coastline suffered significant erosion, restored beaches accomplished their design purpose of protecting upland properties and communities. While communities are…
Hurricanes Harvey and Irma were, and continue to be, life-changing events for millions of Americans. These coastal storms brought devastation far beyond waterfront homes, reminding us that the coastal flood zone can range miles inland. As communities throughout the impacted coastal zone begin to recover and rebuild, their focus should be on building back better…
EVENT: ASBPA 2016 National Coastal Conference ORGANIZATION: American Shore & Beach Preservation Association (ASBPA) DATES: Wednesday-Friday, Oct. 26-28, 2016 VENUE: Ocean Place Resort, 1 Ocean Blvd., Long Branch, NJ SUMMARY: ASBPA is the nation’s first organization to promote science-based policies for the preservation of coastal areas. The 2016 conference, whose theme is “Lighting the Way…