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The Cape Ann community was built around the waterfront.

Sea level rise, storm surge and flooding are already changing the coastline, economies and infrastructure in Gloucester, Rockport, Manchester-by-the-Sea and Essex.

These changes exacerbate underlying stressors, including environmental degradation, public health and inequality.

There is time for Cape Ann to adapt. For every dollar invested in adaptation strategies today, each community can save six dollars in future costs.