Use of Natural and Nature-Based Features (NNBF) for Coastal Resilience

This report offers details regarding the use of natural and nature-based features (NNBF) to improve coastal resilience and was designe dto support post-Hurricane Sandy recovery efforts under the North Atlantic Coast Comprehensive Study (NACCS). An integrative framework is offered herein that focuses on classifying NNBF, characterizing vulnerability, developing performace metrics, incorporating regional sediment management, monitoring and adaptively managing from a systems perspective, and addressing key policy challenges. As progress is made on these and other action across the many organizations contributing to the use of NNBF, implementation of the full array of measures available will reduce the risks and enhance the resilience of the region’s coastal systems. -USACE