Last, but certainly not least, dwindling coastal resources threaten local culture. (dotearth.blogs.nytimes.com)
Such measures can range from «working with nature» (e.g., placing a greater emphasis on coastal resource management, or protecting mangrove and natural reef ecosystems), to a concerted «climate - proofing» of infrastructure, including storm - drainage systems, water supply and treatment plants, as well as protection or relocation of energy or solid waste management facilities. (unhabitat.org)
She supports implementation of the National Ocean Policy and cosponsored its legislative precursor, Oceans - 21, because she knows that improved ocean governance is needed to protect, maintain and restore ocean and coastal resources for the future. (oceanchampions.org)