US Gulf Coast Invests Over $150B in Multi-State Storm, Flood Resilience Projects

Several coastal communities in Florida and Texas are investing heavily in infrastructure projects to boost resilience against rising sea levels and increasingly intense storms. Pensacola is investing $50 million in stormwater management projects to reduce flooding, including upgrading old infrastructure and enhancing stormwater parks for better water storage. Clearwater Beach is undergoing a $43 million overhaul of its marina, raising seawalls and replacing fixed structures with floating ones to better withstand storm surges. In Texas, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has launched the $34 billion Coastal Texas Project, the largest civil works effort in its history, aiming to protect extensive coastline and vital economic hubs through storm risk management and ecosystem restoration. Southwest Florida is also enhancing storm resilience by constructing more durable infrastructure, including a $49 million underground power line project in Longboat Key, designed to withstand hurricane impacts and ensure reliable power. These initiatives reflect a broad recognition of climate change impacts and the need for robust, adaptive infrastructure to safeguard communities and economies.