The program culminated in the November 2019 workshop held in South Padre Island, Texas, which followed up on the progress made by the teams over the course of the year. Following the workshop, each team continued to receive technical assistance and mentoring support. It included panel discussions, skill-building sessions, small group exercises and team presentations.
The workshops were hosted by the National Association of Counties (NACo), the Association of State Floodplain Managers (ASFPM), the Coastal States Organization (CSO), and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA).ĭuring the first workshop, held October 15 -17, 2018 in Fairhope, Alabama, expert facilitators and practitioners guided teams to develop or improve plans and policies to protect and strengthen both their natural habitats and economies while addressing unique local challenges.
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Teams were required to consist of at least one county elected official, one state or regional coastal manager and one local professional staff member with coastal management duties. The Coastal Counties Resilience Challenge invited rural, coastal counties in the Gulf of Mexico to form multidisciplinary teams and attend workshops focused on improving coastal resiliency.
Bringing together elected officials and coastal managers for coastal resilience
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