With more than 25 years of experience in the AEC industry, Maury Ballif has a...

Climate Change Adaptation
Our team of engineers, scientists, planners, and policy analysts deliver climate change adaptation and resilience solutions at local, state, and global levels.
ESA is a leader in vulnerability and risk assessment, as well as integrating community health and ecosystem management into climate change adaptation strategies.
ESA has particular expertise in sea-level rise evaluation, flood hazard and erosion risk assessment and management, and nature-based solutions. We integrate traditional engineering expertise with an understanding of natural hydrologic processes to develop innovative, creative, and sustainable green and grey solutions.
Related specialties and services:
- Coastal zone engineering and management
- Community adaptation plans
- Ecosystem adaptation plans
- Public outreach and stakeholder engagement
- Sea-level rise impacts and adaptation
- Vulnerability and risk assessments
News & Ideas
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