Chesapeake Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve and NOAA’s Office for Coastal Management are hosting a training for coastal managers and planners to plan and implement green (natural) infrastructure projects to reduce natural coastal hazards in their community.

Learning Objectives:

  • Describe how green or natural infrastructure contributes to reducing the impacts of hazards and building resilience.
  • Analyze factors for consideration when choosing and planning green or natural infrastructure projects, including hazard reduction benefits, co-benefits, design, maintenance, and cost.
  • Identify and assess approaches for successful implementation, including planning, funding, partners, and stakeholder engagement.
  • Identify local green or natural infrastructure projects and connect with local experts who can provide additional information and guidance.

DATE: August 28, 2025

TIME: 9:00 am – 5:00 pm

LOCATION: Schmidt Conference Center, Smithsonian Environmental Research Center (SERC) (647 Contees Wharf Road, Edgewater, MD 21037)

**Registration closes August 14**