Resources for

Flood

Mapper

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U.S. Sea Level Change

This site provides federally supported data visualizations coupled with explanations and science education to help communities prepare for challenges that will affect our coastal environments. By showing how sea levels are changing regionally, the site provides a foundation to inform decision-making related to coastal planning, resource management, and emergency operations.

This website is a collaborative effort from The Interagency Task Force on Sea Level Change (DOD, EPA, FEMA, NASA, NOAA, USACE, USAID, and USGS).

New York State
Connecticut State
Flooding
Sea Level Rise

Report

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Zoning Strategies to Reduce Pollution of Inland Waters and Resultant Hypoxia of Long Island Sound

WEST COG developed this riparian zoning publication that is primarily focused on water quality, but also is highly relevant to climate mitigation.

Connecticut State
Land Use
Stormwater Management
Water Quality
Planning
Policies & Regulations

Guidance Tool

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Federal Flood Mitigation Funding Program Cheat Sheet

This resource outlines six different federal mitigation funding programs. It provides an overview of available options and links to learn more information and apply.

New York State
Connecticut State
Flooding
Stormwater Management
Infrastructure
Planning
Funding/Grants

Funding

: Mar 11 – Apr 14, 2024

FY25 Congressionally Directed Spending / Community Project Funding (Sen. Blumenthal & Sen. Murphy)

Congressionally Directed Spending requests, also known as Community Project Funding or Earmarks, are funding requests for high-impact, Connecticut-based projects that can be completed with assistance from the federal government. The project must meet the eligibility requirements for at least one of the accounts listed.

Connecticut State
Flooding
Habitat
Land Use
Nature-based Solutions
Sea Level Rise
Stormwater Management
Infrastructure
Waste Management
Green Infrastructure

Plan

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Connecticut Physical Climate Science Assessment Report (PCSAR)

This study by Seth et al. provides up-to-date information on observed trends and projections of temperature and precipitation in Connecticut.

Connecticut State
Flooding
Environmental Health Hazards
Extreme Weather & Storms

Resilience Steps

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LISS
EPA Sea Grant New York Sea Grant Connecticut