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Planning, Training, and Technical Resources



DNREC’s Delaware Coastal Programs encourages stewardship of Delaware’s coastal and ocean resources by promoting informed, science-based decision making. This is achieved through the development of tools and resources, local and regional planning, training workshops, conferences, field demonstrations, and providing technical assistance to coastal decision makers.

Resilient Communities

The Resilient Community Partnership helps communities prepare to respond to coastal hazards as part of their local planning efforts.

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Ocean Planning

Supporting the long-term economic and ecological health of the Mid-Atlantic through regional ocean planning efforts.

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Adapting to Sea Level Rise

Delaware Coastal Programs has developed information and planning tools to help plan for changing coastal environments.

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Coastal Training Program

The Coastal Training Program offers training and assistance to local governments to help communities make informed decisions.

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Resources and Tools

Planning and Preparedness Resources

Delaware Climate Information Center

Digital Coast (National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Office for Coastal Management)

Improved use and Understanding of Natural and Nature Based Features in the Mid-Atlantic

Natural Hazard and Climate Change Adaptation Tool Kit for Delaware Communities (Delaware Sea Grant)

Complete Communities Planning Toolbox (University of Delaware Institute for Public Administration)

Funding Resilient Communities Database (University of Delaware Institute for Public Administration)

Delaware Residents Sea Level Rise and Climate Change Opinion Survey Results (DNREC and Delaware Sea Grant)

Homeowners’ Handbook to Prepare for Natural Hazards (Delaware Sea Grant)

Recommendations for Adapting to Sea Level Rise Executive Summary (Delaware Sea Level Rise Advisory Committee)

Mapping and Data Resources

Delaware Climate Information Center

Mid-Atlantic Ocean Data Portal

Delaware Climate Projections Portal

Delaware Coastal Flood Monitoring System

Delaware Flood Planning Tool

Delaware Inundation Maps

Digital Coast (National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Office for Coastal Management)

Grants and Funding Resources

Delaware Database for Funding Resilient Communities

Sustainable Communities Planning Grants




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