Private homeowners in Florida are working together to make their shared shorelines more resilient

A marine biologist is helping residents of St. Pete Beach and Tampa make their shorelines more resilient using nature-based methods.

Earlier this week, we learned how local municipalities have been taking the lead on making Florida's coast more resilient through living shorelines. That means they're replacing aging, hard infrastructure, like concrete seawalls, with softer, more natural elements, such as plants, rocks, and oyster reefs.

Continuing our coverage during NPR's Climate Solutions Week, WUSF is exploring an important factor in this effort: private homeowners.