Coastal Restoration

I helped restore wetlands that kept the Gulf coast safe while my colleagues tracked hurricanes. Now we’re out of a job — just in time for hurricane season.

Hurricanes and alterations to natural hydrology have hammered Florida’s mangroves, but they can be restored.

Taking sand from one place to save another often creates more problems — but there are ways to fix that.

As oyster reefs have declined, other marine species have suffered and coastal storm damage has increased. Innovative programs are starting to help.