A Salt Marsh Advancement Zone Assessment of New London, Connecticut
This report presents a salt marsh advancement assessment for New London Connecticut using The Nature Conservancy Coastal Resilience Program. It identifies areas where marsh migration may occur due to sea level rise and evaluates natural infrastructure to support risk reduction, land use planning, and community resilience.
Subject Tags
- Climate resilience
- Coastal
- Climate adaptation
Introduction
This report presents a salt marsh advancement assessment for New London Connecticut developed through The Nature Conservancy Coastal Resilience Program. Using locally relevant sea level rise and flooding scenarios, it identifies where salt marsh habitats are likely to migrate inland and how these changes may affect natural resources and land use. The study highlights the importance of natural infrastructure such as wetlands, floodplains, and forested areas in reducing risk, supporting biodiversity, and providing economic and social benefits. It also examines parcel level land use and priority areas that are critical for long term conservation and resilience. The findings support decision makers, planners, and communities in integrating climate adaptation, natural resource management, and forward looking planning strategies.
Citation
Ryan, A. and A. W. Whelchel. 2015. A Salt Marsh Advancement Zone Assessment of New London, Connecticut. The Nature Conservancy, Coastal Resilience Program. Publication Series #1-W, New Haven, Connecticut.