Coastal Virginia Adaptation &
Resilience Consortium
Rising to the Challenge of a Changing Environment
Read MoreCoastal Virginia (CoVA) is defined by and dependent on the waters that surround us. And those waters are rising.
Sea level has risen more than 1 ½ feet in the last century and it is projected to rise an additional 1 ½ feet by 2050. Our region is experiencing more flooding events and more costly damages from flooding.
Our communities are at risk.
But with the risk comes opportunity, to prepare for the future and participate in the adaptation and resilience economy. This work – such as green infrastructure, flood mitigation, living shorelines and pollution control measures — is expected to contribute to economic growth in CoVa, generating $200 million annually over the next decade.
The Coastal Virginia Adaptation & Resilience Consortium (CoVA A&R) was created by the Institute for Coastal Adaptation & Resilience (ICAR) at Old Dominion University (ODU), to help business communities across Hampton Roads, the Middle Peninsula and Northern Neck to prepare, adapt and thrive in a changing environment.
The Consortium brings experts from ODU together with business, industry and government leaders to promote practical solutions that mitigate the risks of coastal flooding, connect businesses and organizations with funding, and grow the resilience economy.
Explore Your Risk and Protection Options
Business and industry leaders in coastal Virginia are invited to join the Consortium, which provides a hub for education programs in applied research and best industry practices, information about funding and grants, opportunities to participate in adaptation and resiliency projects, and networking opportunities with leaders in business, university, and government.
Solving the challenge of resilience to sea level rise and more intense and frequent rain events will need solutions derived by diverse and passionate teams. The CoVA A&R is an organization where you can contribute and make a difference in your local community and beyond.
Regional Projects
Resources and Funding
Education and Studies
Industry Best Practices
