Reports:
This list of reports, including those that we have developed and summarize different phases of our initiative, clearly define our community's vulnerabilities and develop potential areas for future resilient action.
Phase 4 Report
June 2024
The Phase 4 Report outlines RWH's short, medium, and long-term projects, including flood proofing demonstration projects at WHOI, NOAA, and MBL, the Stoney Beach Feasibility Report, and our extensive community outreach and engagement program. This work was funded by a MA CZM Coastal Resiliency Grant.
Stoney Beach Report
November 2023
The Stoney Beach Feasibility Report is to explore the effectiveness and feasibility of dune restoration at Stoney Beach to address the challenges posed by coastal flooding. This work was funded by a MA CZM Coastal Resiliency Grant.
Phase 3 Report
August 2022
The Phase 3 Report developed dynamic adaptation pathways for the Woods Hole community, including evaluating the effectiveness of the proposed adaptation actions. This report also outlined RWH's outreach and engagement efforts. This work was funded by a MA CZM Coastal Resiliency Grant.
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Regulatory Report
June 2022
The Nutter Regulatory Plan and Case Studies outlines existing regulatory impediments to coastal resilient development and identify ways in which existing regulations can be modified to encourage coastal resilience. This work was funded by a MA CZM Coastal Resiliency Grant.
Phase 2 Report
January 2022
The Phase 2 Report expanded from the Phase 1 Report to look at the vulnerability of the whole village, including homes, businesses, non-profits, from sea level rise and storm driven flooding. This report also developed flood pathways for the Village, identifying the primary and secondary pathways of water into the village. This work was supported by a MA CZM Coastal Resilience Grant.
Falmouth Final Report
June 2021
The Falmouth Coastal Resiliency Action Committee Final Report summarizes the town of Falmouth's past climate resilience activities, highlights key data, and provide recommendations for areas of action. This report was written by the Falmouth Coastal Resiliency Action Committee.
Phase 1 Report
October 2020
The Phase 1 Report presents vulnerability assessments of RWH's partner institutions - WHOI, NOAA, and MBL. The climate resiliency study and symposium were funded by the Massachusetts Seaport Economic Council.