The Water Institute recently studied the state of resilience in Walton County. Read more in their official report linked below.

ABOUT THE WATER INSTITUTE

The Water Institute is an independent, non-profit, applied research institution advancing science and developing integrated methods to solve complex environmental and societal challenges. We believe in and strive for more resilient and equitable communities, sustainable environments, and thriving economies. For more information, visit www.thewaterinstitute.org.

ABOUT THE SEASIDE INSTITUTE

Seaside believes in promoting the building of sustainable places through education and design. Seaside started in 1980 with an idea for a compact, walkable community and inspired new thinking about planning and design now known as New Urbanism. The Seaside Institute offers strategically designed educational programs and symposia that bring together residents, visitors, architects, and scholars to share ideas for building and supporting livable communities. The Institute’s three core tenets—Sustainability, Connectivity, Adaptability—working together to expand the lessons of New Urbanism and develop new strategies for a rapidly changing world.