Last Reviewed by MLTC: 02/05/2026.
Guidance and examples for using nature-based solutions to address climate and hazard risks (flooding, stormwater, erosion, heat) while providing co-benefits (habitat, water quality, recreation). These documents can be used to define nature-based solutions, identify appropriate types of interventions and expected benefits, and support conservation and municipal planning by providing categories, case studies, and implementation considerations.
Documents:
1. Nature-based Solutions Roadmap (U.S. Department of the Interior)
Roadmap outlining what nature-based solutions are, how they are categorized, expected co-benefits, and planning/implementation considerations, with examples and additional resources.
Resource: https://www.doi.gov/sites/doi.gov/files/doi-nbs-roadmap.pdf
2. The Water is Coming…Vulnerability, Adaptation, and Nature-Based Solutions (Stefanie Covino; Sara Burns; 2018)
Presentation introducing nature-based solutions concepts and co-benefits, with examples and planning context (including Massachusetts resilience planning). Resource: mlcc_2018_thewateriscoming.pdf
Attachments: mlcc_2018_thewateriscoming.pdf