Tool

Coastal County Snapshots

Description

Coastal County Snapshots turn complex data into easy-to-understand stories, complete with charts and graphs. Users select a coastal county of interest and the website does the rest, providing information that can help communities become more resilient to coastal hazards.

Local officials can use the snapshots as a planning tool to assess their county’s resilience to flooding and understand the benefits provided by natural resources. The handouts generated by the snapshots can be a helpful educational tool when working with governing bodies and citizen groups.

Coastal County Snapshots turn complex data into easy-to-understand stories, complete with charts and graphs.

Features

Assesses a county’s exposure and resilience to flooding
Analyzes a county’s dependence on the ocean or Great Lakes for a healthy economy
Examines the benefits a county receives from its wetlands
Compares counties to each other or for regional analysis
Allows users to download a PDF report for the snapshot of their choice

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