With new law, Florida will use nature as a protection from sea-level rise
SB 302 establishes a clear, statewide permitting process for nature-based resilience projects.
SB 302 establishes a clear, statewide permitting process for nature-based resilience projects.
Making nature-based solutions easier to implement will make Florida communities safer.
The two-day Climate Correction Conference, organized by VoLo Foundation, kicks off Tuesday in Orlando.
VoLo Foundation’s 2026 flagship event brings science and leadership together with natural solutions in Orlando.
For coastal communities, natural infrastructure serves as a vital first line of defense from storm damage.
Nature-based solutions include repairing and protecting mangroves and wetlands to manage flooding, among others.
Our research at FSU shows that acting now to address sea level rise saves money and protects the community.
The system will be co-developed with local governments and include sea level and climate projections.
The Florida city was devastated by Hurricane Helene and faces increasing flooding threats due to sea level rise.
The Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities program had distributed $5 billion nationwide in the last five years.
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