Sea Level Rise

As sea levels continue to rise, water levels will reach higher and extend farther inland, causing more frequent widespread flooding and coastal erosion. While a future with rising waters remains an immense challenge, it is also an opportunity to adapt in ways that achieve multiple benefits. Herrera’s coastal nature-based solutions, such as living shorelines, mimic natural processes; are designed to reduce flooding, erosion, and runoff; and support wildlife habitat, water quality, and recreation. Our multidisciplinary team of scientists and engineers is at the forefront of helping coastal communities become more resilient to rising waters through proactive planning and innovative coastal adaptation approaches that integrate nature-based solutions.