Case Studies | U.S. Climate Resilience Toolkit

Communities, businesses, and individuals are taking action to document their vulnerabilities and build resilience to climate-related impacts. Click dots on the map to preview case studies, or browse stories below the map. Use the drop-down menus above to find stories of interest. To expand your results, click the Clear Filters link.

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Buncombe County, NC Comprehensive Plan 2043

Charlotte, NC Flood Risk Assessment and Reduction Community Guidebook

City of Alexandria, Virginia Energy & Climate Change Action Plan

City of Seattle, WA: Preparing for a Changing Climate

Cleveland Climate Action Plan

Climate Action Plan for the Chicago Region

Climate Ready Boston - Resilience Initiatives

Climate Resilient San Diego

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Collaborating for Success: Sustaining Water Supply on a Pacific Island

As El Niño can bring severe drying conditions to the islands of American Samoa, groups collaborated to ensure that decision makers have access to the local climate and water data they need to recognize—and prepare for—the threat of drought.

Green or Gray? Choosing to Preserve Water Quality

Faced with the potential of a large expense related to water quality, the Portland (Maine) Water District performed a thorough analysis of their options. Their choice came down to making an investment in conservation or concrete.

Quinault Village of Taholah on the Pacific Coast, October 2009

Quinault Indian Nation Plans for Village Relocation

As the threats of tsunami and sea level rise are joined by real and potential climate impacts, the Quinault community looks to move the lower village of Taholah to higher ground.

MWRD Stickney Water Reclamation Plant in Chicago, Illinois.

Small Water Utility Builds Flood Resilience

Based on their locations, many water and wastewater utilities face an inherent risk of flooding. Here’s how a small drinking water utility recognized its risk and took steps to reduce it.

State of Louisiana Regional Adaptation Strategy

Statewide Summary Report: California's Fourth Climate Change Assessment

Weather Ready Mattapoisett: A Community Prepares for Extreme Weather

Using lessons from the past, this Massachusetts town prepares its residents for a future that includes more intense weather.