Climate and Resiliency
The Natural Resources Department Climate and Resiliency Division is primarily focused on how we as a community are adapting our current practices to a changing natural environment. This is done by properly identifying threats such as climate change and sea level rise, and by providing data-driven management options for public discussion and adoption.
Active Projects
Strategic Retreat & Relocation Program
The Town of Nantucket is initiating a comprehensive planning effort to address the long-term impacts of sea level rise, erosion, and coastal flooding through a Strategic Retreat and Relocation Program.
Miacomet Pond Dredge Plan
Miacomet pond has water quality issues and each summer for the last several years the Town has had to limit access to the pond for swimmers and recreation due to poor water quality.
Protected Species
Symbolic fencing is required to protect nesting habitat for protected species. This fencing is used to mark the start of use restrictions on the beaches and water area around this habitat.
Sustainability & the three E’s – Environmental, Economic and Equity Concerns
Sustainability & the three E’s – looking at our local farmers and producers.
Nantucket Harbors Sediment Transport Study and Dredge Plan
The Nantucket Harbors Sediment Transport Study and Dredge Plan will support the Town’s understanding of sediment transport within Nantucket, Madaket and Polpis Harbors through a data-driven modeling approach informed by the community’s coastal resilience goals.
Harmful Algal Blooms Monitoring Program
Harmful algal blooms (HABs) monitoring program and weekly reports from June through October.
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