In strengthening coastal resilience, COHORT supports local leadership

April 14, 2026

By Alison Lorenz, WSG Communications Project Coordinator

Almost ten years after the Washington State Coast Resilience Assessment pointed to a need for a unified, state-funded response to growing hazards on Washington’s coasts, the Coastal Hazards Organizational Resilience Team – or COHORT – is making its mark in coastal resilience by letting communities lead. The team recently published their first two-year report detailing their accomplishments.

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Supporting community-led coastal resilience on the Lower Willapa River

September 5, 2025

By Sydney Fishman, WSG Coastal Management Specialist

The Lower Willapa River, including the cities of Raymond and South Bend, is beloved by its residents for its access to nature, sense of community, and small-town charm. The Willapa River and nearby Pacific coastline support a variety of commercial and recreational activities. Yet there are tradeoffs to living in this low-lying part of Washington state. While waterfront challenges like flooding and erosion have always been a fact of life ...

Washington Sea Grant welcomes Community-Engaged Intern Ava Vaughan

July 1, 2025

Ava Vaughan

WSG is excited to welcome Ava Vaughan as the Community-Engaged Intern! In her role, Ava will work with community engagement specialist Sanpisa Sritrairat, coastal hazards specialist Ian Miller, and partners at Washington Emergency Management Division to support coastal hazard mitigation planning and social vulnerability assessments.

Ava is currently pursuing a ...