Many coastal park units are taking proactive action to prepare for and respond to climate change. These actions range from data collection and analysis to better understand impacts to resources, incorporating anticipated future climate conditions into long-term and short-term park management strategies, relocating or designing infrastructure to be more resilient to dynamic coastal environments, documenting and protecting historic and archaeological resources, and restoring critical habitats and ecosystem services.
In 2015, the National Park Service released a summary report detailing 24 coastal adaptation efforts occurring at parks across the country. This report was compiled to generate inspiration and dialogue among park managers and other coastal management agencies responsible for stewarding natural and cultural resources amidst the hazards of climate change.
