Because 91% of its seawalls are on private property, the city strengthened the policy to require all new seawalls to be constructed to an elevation of 5.7 feet above the standard sea level baseline.

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The findings should be eye-opening for the entire region, with maps ... it's sea level rise plus storm surge." And Broward's study isn't even a complete picture of the challenges. Sea rise alone is ...

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As climate change intensifies, more Florida homeowners are turning to home elevation to protect against rising flood risks. This trend reflects a broader push to adapt to increasing sea levels and ...

Access roads such as Calle Del Arroyo and Highway 1 would face increased storm flooding with as little as 1 to 2 feet of sea-level rise, which the study projects would occur between 2040 and 2050.

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has been monitoring the relative sea level -- the height of the water relative to the land -- at Fort Denison since 1886 (archived here).

So, it’s really hard for elected leaders particularly to take a long-term view." University of Central Florida professor Peter Jacques, who studies climate change and environmental politics, agreed.