NORTH SHORE – The Trustees of Reservations recently released its “State of the Coast” report. In an interview with MSO News, Director of Coast and Natural Resources Director Tom O’Shea explains more about the report and what it may mean for the future of the North Shore’s coastline.
From the Trustees of Reservations website:
As we seek to build a series of resilient parks along Boston’s vulnerable waterfront through our One Waterfront Initiative, our Director of Coast and Natural Resources Tom O’Shea is working on important assessments and innovative projects that will protect many of our coastal assets outside of the city as well—and hoping they can serve as a model. The methods being used in these projects employ nature-based solutions as a complement or alternative to built infrastructure, which can more sustainably (and sometimes more cost-effectively in the long run) soften the impacts of climate change to our communities.
Statement from Massachusetts Senate minority leader Bruce Tarr:
The Trustees’ report is a comprehensive and thoughtful assessment of a number of the risks to our natural and built environments backed by real-world data and scientific analysis. This document buttresses the ongoing work of many organizations, including the North East Coastal Coalition and the Merrimack River Beach Alliance, and points to the need for future such collaborative efforts to further momentum toward knowledge and policy development so that we act proactively as good stewards of our coast for future generations.
A conversation with Tom O’Shea
