PRSound Science

Resilience

About Resilience

Community Resilience is a little different than the other indicators, in that it's a reflection of what we are doing to prepare and adapt to changes in our environment. The science behind climate change is undeniable, and its effects are already being seen and felt in the Port Royal Sound watershed. We are witnessing rising sea levels, more frequent flooding, increasing water temperatures, more extreme summer temperatures, and changing seasonal patterns, among other effects. We understand some of the impacts of climate change, such as septic tank failure, rising groundwater levels, and flooded roads. But we still don't understand all of the effects on our Sound ecosystem. Building resilience is a way to help us prepare for the impacts of climate change — known and unknown.

Port Royal Sound Foundation is involved in several projects and initiatives focused on building resilience to climate change in the region. These are all collaborative efforts to support our environment and communities prepare for and respond to the effects of environmental change.

PRSound Science//Strategy Explorer

From data to action.

The watershed pages show what Port Royal Sound is — its wetlands, forests, and water quality; the plants and wildlife it sustains; and the development reshaping them. The Strategy Explorer turns that picture into recommended action: every parcel in the watershed is assigned a GIFT (Green Infrastructure Framework Tool) strategy — Preserve, Enhance, Mitigate, or Retrofit — so you can see not just the conditions, but where to start.

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PRS Watershed

Water Quality

Land Cover

Marsh Dynamics

Biodiversity

Resilience

Resilience

From data to action.