HSP.2.1.DDevelop a shoreline protection plan to address coastal shoreline protection (including structural and natural approaches such as sea wall maintenance, dune nourishment, etc.).

As sea levels rise and coastal storms intensify, Plymouth’s shoreline faces greater erosion, flooding, and infrastructure impacts—affecting homes, roads, habitats, and local economic activity. This action develops a shoreline protection plan that considers both structural measures (like seawall maintenance) and nature-based approaches (like dune nourishment and habitat restoration). A comprehensive plan helps prioritize where to defend, adapt, accommodate, or (where necessary) retreat, while protecting natural systems that provide buffering. Success looks like a coordinated shoreline strategy, prioritized projects, alignment with permitting and environmental constraints, and investments that reduce risk while maintaining coastal ecological health.