Coastal Buffer Zones and Private Reserves Protect the Island from the Impact of Floods and Storms (IMAGE)

University of Miami

Coastal Buffer Zones and Private Reserves Protect the Island from the Impact of Floods and Storms

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Coastal buffer zones and private reserves (especially small wetlands) within the development project are important in protecting the island from the impact of floods and storms and can help meet environmental goals and reduce costly mitigation projects.

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University of Miami

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