Regional Resiliency Planning & Support
SWFRPC works with local governments, agencies, researchers, and community partners to advance practical, data-driven resilience across Southwest Florida.
Regional Collaboration
Convening public agencies, local governments, researchers, and community partners around shared resilience priorities.
Climate &
Flood Planning
Supporting planning for sea level rise, flooding, watershed restoration, and storm-related impacts.
Technical Assistance
Providing planning tools, reports, presentations, and decision-support resources for regional partners.
Education & Outreach
Hosting webinars, forums, and stakeholder working sessions to share knowledge and build capacity.
Explore the SW Florida Resiliency Hub
Access regional resilience tools, maps, planning resources, reports, and partner information in one centralized location.
Regional Resiliency Webinar Series
View upcoming and past webinar materials, presentations, recordings, and partner resources from the Regional Resiliency Webinar Series.
Webinar #1
Topics include IFAS, food systems, agriculture, resilience planning, and disaster resilience zones.
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Topics include rising waters, resilient communities, and regional stakeholder sessions.
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Topics include 3D modeling, GIS mapping, technical tools, and resilience visualization.
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Regional Resiliency Forum
Thank you to everyone who participated in the Regional Resiliency Forum. The event brought together partners and stakeholders to discuss resilience priorities, technical resources, and regional planning opportunities.
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South Florida Water Management District
Presentation materials on regional resiliency, rainfall statistics, and water management considerations.
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Terracon
Presentation materials on the Brownfields Program and SWFRPC project areas.
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UF IFAS
Presentation materials on natural resources, agriculture, food systems, and regional impacts.
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The Water Institute
Presentation materials on nature based solutions, compound flooding, and other project examples.
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Resilient Jacksonville
Presentation on compound flooding project for the City of Jacksonville.
View Presentation Development of an improved model watershed-scale master wetland mitigation strategy for restoration, protection and public projects for local governments. A technical report focused on diagnosing saltwater wetland loss and restoration treatment protocols for afflicted areas. A research and technical report addressing mangrove forest stress, early detection, and preemptive rehabilitation. A completed climate change vulnerability assessment for the City of Cape Coral. A completed climate change resiliency strategy for the City of Cape Coral. A completed community climate change adaptation plan for Pelican Cove. A completed community climate change vulnerability assessment for Pelican Cove. A completed flood reduction and watershed restoration plan for the City of Bonita Springs. A completed regional climate change vulnerability assessment for Southwest Florida and the Charlotte Harbor area. A completed adaptation planning document for the City of Punta Gorda. Beever III, J.W., W. Gray, D. Trescott, D. Cobb, J. Utley, D. Crawford, and D. Hutchinson. 2010. Southwest Florida Regional Planning Council. 226 pp. A completed resiliency strategy addressing climate change impacts and planning considerations for Lee County. A watershed analysis focused on permitted coastal wetland impacts and mitigation methods within the Charlotte Harbor National Estuary Program study area. A vulnerability assessment and adaptation opportunities report for salt marsh types in Southwest Florida. A completed restoration planning document for Spring Creek.Model Watershed-Scale Master Wetland Mitigation Strategy
Adaptation & Resiliency StrategiesIdentifying and Diagnosing Locations of Ongoing and Future Saltwater Wetland Loss and Death From the Hydrologic and Biogeochemical Impacts of Climate Change and Human Impoundment With A Treatment Protocol for Restoration of Afflicted Areas
Research & Technical ReportsStress in mangrove forests: Early detection and preemptive rehabilitation are essential for future successful worldwide mangrove forest management
Research & Technical ReportsCity of Cape Coral Climate Change Vulnerability Assessment
Climate Vulnerability AssessmentsCity of Cape Coral Climate Change Resiliency Strategy (CCCCRS)
Adaptation & Resiliency StrategiesThe Pelican Cove Community Climate Change Adaptation Plan
Adaptation & Resiliency StrategiesThe Pelican Cove Community Climate Change Vulnerability Assessment
Climate Vulnerability AssessmentsCity of Bonita Springs Flood Reduction and Watershed Restoration Plan
Flood Reduction & Watershed RestorationComprehensive Southwest Florida/Charlotte Harbor Climate Change Vulnerability Assessment
Climate Vulnerability AssessmentsAdaptation Plan for the City of Punta Gorda
Adaptation & Resiliency StrategiesLee County Climate Change Vulnerability Assessment
Climate Vulnerability AssessmentsLee County Climate Change Resiliency Strategy
Adaptation & Resiliency StrategiesA Watershed Analysis of Permitted Coastal Wetland Impacts and Mitigation Methods within the Charlotte Harbor National Estuary Program Study Area
Flood Reduction & Watershed RestorationClimate Change Vulnerability Assessment and Adaptation Opportunities for Salt Marsh Types in Southwest Florida
Climate Vulnerability AssessmentsSpring Creek Restoration Plan
Flood Reduction & Watershed Restoration
Work with SWFRPC on Regional Resilience
For resiliency planning, technical assistance, partnership opportunities, or regional coordination, contact the Southwest Florida Regional Planning Council.