Coastal Quest

Resilient Protected Areas and Parks. A United States executive order has prompted state and local governments to swiftly develop nature-based solutions to combat climate change. These solutions aim to sequester carbon, reduce pollution, restore wildlife habitats, and benefit communities. There is an opportunity to enhance climate-resilient parks and protected areas through federal, state, and local public-private partnerships, focusing on management, diversity, equity, and inclusion. Coastal Quest collaborates with partners to identify needs, secure funding, and provide support in navigating sub-granting, contracting, and hiring processes. They also lead community engagement efforts to create effective solutions for resilient natural resources, infrastructure, recreation, access, and cultural resources.

Clean Coastal Water. Water quality agencies at national, state, and local levels face challenges in enforcing existing regulations and updating standards to address emerging issues and climate change. There are opportunities to enhance capacity and improve water quality management for contaminants, nutrient pollution, sea level rise, and wastewater/stormwater treatment, benefiting both people and nature. Coastal Quest is advancing water quality solutions through partnerships with state and local agencies.