Building Resilience in Vulnerable Coastal Communities With the Southeast Water Level Network Initiative

Debra Hernandez; Jennifer Dorton; Cotie Alsbrooks; Russell Clark; Kait Morano; Tiffany Troxler; Brian T. Glazer; Laura Fiorentino; Nicholas Rome; Cassandra Wilson; Gregory Dusek

doi:10.4031/MTSJ.59.1.1

Building Resilience in Vulnerable Coastal Communities With the Southeast Water Level Network Initiative

Debra Hernandez
, Jennifer Dorton
, Cotie Alsbrooks
, Russell Clark
, Kait Morano
, Tiffany Troxler
, Brian T. Glazer
, Laura Fiorentino
, Nicholas Rome
, Cassandra Wilson
, Gregory Dusek

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Abstract

Coastal communities in the Southeast U.S.A. face increasing risks from storm surge, extreme rainfall, and rising sea levels, highlighting the need for effective monitoring and response systems. Southeast Coastal Ocean Observing Regional Association launched the Southeast Water Level Network in 2021 to address these challenges, partnering with academic, federal, nonprofit, and commercial organizations to install and operate lower-cost, real-time water level stations. This initiative, focused on communities vulnerable to flooding, enhances resilience by providing critical data for flood alerts and planning. The project underscores the role of strategic partnerships, innovative sensor technologies, and comprehensive planning in safeguarding vulnerable coastal regions.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	80-85
Number of pages	6
Journal	Marine Technology Society Journal
Volume	59
Issue number	1
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.4031/MTSJ.59.1.1
State	Published - Dec 1 2025
Externally published	Yes

Keywords

coastal inundation
community engagement
flooding
sea level rise
water level

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