• Caño Madre Vieja Nature Reserve in the Municipality of Aguada. Photo by Dr. Robert J. Mayer, Vida Marina / Center for Conservation and Ecological Restoration University of Puerto Rico at Aguadilla, and Jean González Crespo, Project Assistant, University of Wisconsin-Madison

    • Case Study

    Using Novel Approaches To Create Resilient Dune Systems

    After a series of storms ravaged Puerto Rican beaches, a team from the University of Puerto Rico used innovative restoration techniques—including biomimicry—to create resilient dune systems that provide protection from coastal storms.

    Year
    2021

    Details

    Hazards
    Erosion and Shoreline Recession
    Assets
    Natural Areas and Wildlife
    Sources
    Vida Marina at the University of Puerto Rico Aguadilla University of Puerto Rico Aguadilla University of Wisconsin-Madison Earth Partnership Program National Fish and Wildlife Foundation Coastal Resilience Fund Puerto Rico Department of Natural and Environmental Resources JetBlue for Good
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    Additional Resources

    NFWF Case Study: Vida Marina at the University of Puerto Rico Aguadilla

    Organizations

    Vida Marina at the University of Puerto Rico Aguadilla
    University of Puerto Rico Aguadilla
    University of Wisconsin-Madison Earth Partnership Program

    Relevant Options

    Use vegetative cover to help stabilize slopes, reduce slope failure and minimize waterbody sedimentation. Plant shoreline vegetation in the coastal zone to assist in dissipation of the wind and breaking waves. Develop a coastal management plan to protect park infrastructure and natural resources. Ensure the plan considers the residents, visitors and historic and cultural resources in coastal areas.

    Steps to Resilience

    Get Started
    Understand Exposure
    Assess Vulnerability & Risk
    Investigate Options
    Prioritize & Plan
    Take Action
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