The Digital Coast is a web-based, ever-expanding collection of data, tools, trainings, and stories from
the field, and a partnership, designed to support coastal managers and technicians across the U.S.
While the Digital Coast was developed and is currently maintained by the NOAA Office for Coastal
Management, hundreds of organizations and federal, state, and local agencies have contributed
content.This resource is a first stop for the nation’s coastal management community.
You can check the tool from the link below.
Digital Coast was created to cater to the specific requirements of coastal management practitioners, offering essential resources such as data, tools, and training tailored for effective coastal management. Sourced from various verified providers and coordinated by NOAA’s Office for Coastal Management, the platform features diverse data sets and practical tools for visualization and prediction, as well as customized training options. Its success stems from its focus on serving the coastal management community, with the Digital Coast Partnership enhancing its relevance through ongoing user feedback. Launched in 2007, Digital Coast is a specialized resource for coastal data and education.
For newcomers, the website offers sections like Topics for quick access, Stories from the Field for real-world applications, and Top Products showcasing widely used data and tools. For more guidance, the FAQ section addresses common queries, and the team can be directly contacted for specific questions.
The Digital Coast Partnership includes these organizations:
- American PlanningAssociation
- Association of StateFloodplain Managers
- CoastalStatesOrganization
- NationalAssociation ofCounties
- NationalEstuarineResearch Reserve Association
- NationalStatesGeographic InformationCouncil
- The NatureConservancy
- Urban Land Institute
- NOAA
