The video below is a 5-minute overview of currently observable impacts of sea level rise in Florida. The video narrator, Thomas Ruppert, is Florida Sea Grant’s statewide specialist in coastal planning, and his expertise lies in law, hazard mitigation, post-disaster recovery planning, and environmental protection. Mr. Ruppert stresses the need for proactive planning in order to adapt to the numerous, imminent consequences of sea level rise. The Florida Sea Grant program provides assistance to local governments to create the best coastal adaptation strategies and policies for their communities, including through funding our project in Levy County.