"Peterson argues persuasively and passionately that coastal communities can no longer force the coast to adapt to an entrenched occupation of the shoreline; rather, communities must adapt to the reality of invasive seas."
— Choice
"It is an important work that speaks to the need for a national program to cope with rising seas and more intense storms along our shores …. this volume can serve as an invaluable tool for government officials and private citizens concerned with the impending challenges facing coastal regions in the United States and willing to take action."
— Journal of Urban Affairs
"A New Coast is a compelling assessment of the dramatic changes that are coming to America's coast. Peterson offers insights and strategies for policymakers, planners, and business leaders preparing for the intensifying impacts of climate change along the coast.”
— Midwest Book Review
“This is a timely book… [It] should be mandatory reading for all persons seeking election to high public office. Followed by a test, with posted grades.”
— Minnesota Star Tribune
“The central message of this book, namely, creating a national program for a more resilient and adaptable coast, is highly relevant.”
— Ocean Yearbook
"Peterson ... has written a comprehensive new national policy approach to dealing with sea level rise, a roadmap for reforming the U.S.’s broken flood insurance system and steering development away from increasingly risky coastal areas."
— The Dirt's Best Books of 2019
"Any reader concerned about the increasing challenges of coastal destruction, the financial disaster which is the National Flood Insurance Program, or the protection of priceless lives, ecosystems, and the national economy will have no regrets reading A New Coast, a most impressive treatment of all topics relating to managing the risks to the ocean shores of America’s coastal states."
— The Environmental Forum
"Communities along the American coast face hard choices on how to deal with storms and rising seas. A New Coast will help them manage these risks as well as guide the federal government in supporting this important effort."
— George J. Mitchell, former U.S. Senator from Maine and former U.S. Senate Majority Leader
"Enlightening. Traditional interpretations of 'coastal flooding' are being superseded quickly by the realities of storms and sea level rise. Peterson offers an incredibly thoughtful blueprint for federal leadership to manage these unprecedented changes to our nation’s coastline. His remedies are daunting, yet practical and hopeful. One can only hope that future presidents, governors, mayors, and business leaders will heed his call to action. The economic, ecological, and cultural health of our coastal communities is at stake."
— J. Charles Fox, former Secretary, Maryland Department of Natural Resources; Assistant Administrator, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
"This important and comprehensive book is a must-read for coastal policymakers who are grappling with impacts from rising seas and more intense storms. It captures not only the challenges communities are facing due to climate change, but also useful examples and policy recommendations for advancing adaptation efforts at all levels of government."
— Jessica Grannis, Adaptation Program Director, Georgetown Climate Center
"A New Coast is timely and a very important look at the policy challenges posed by ever-rising sea level in addition to increased flooding from extreme weather events. It is thorough, well researched, up-to-date, and thought provoking. Jeff Peterson is very familiar with U.S. policy on the topic and qualified to propose big change, which he does, unflinchingly."
— John Englander, oceanographer and author of High Tide on Main Street
"This unbelievably comprehensive and well-researched book covers everything from the drivers of sea level rise and the range of its impacts to existing programs and solutions—and concludes with arguments for a new national program to prepare for more severe storms and rising seas. This book is a must-read for coastal management planning and for action at multiple scales."
— Kathy Jacobs, University of Arizona; Director, Third National Climate Assessment
"Risks to our coasts from storms and rising seas have been known for decades, but efforts to prepare for these threats have been limited. A New Coast offers a timely and thoughtful framework for governments, businesses, and organizations to work together to meet these challenges. Peterson tackles the difficult challenge of linking science and experience from devastating storms with forward-thinking public policy and exhorts us to choose leadership over crisis management."
— William D. Ruckelshaus, former Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency
"Peterson ... has written a comprehensive new national policy approach to dealing with sea level rise, a roadmap for reforming the U.S.’s broken flood insurance system and steering development away from increasingly risky coastal areas."
— The Dirt's Best Books of 2019
"Any reader concerned about the increasing challenges of coastal destruction, the financial disaster which is the National Flood Insurance Program, or the protection of priceless lives, ecosystems, and the national economy will have no regrets reading A New Coast, a most impressive treatment of all topics relating to managing the risks to the ocean shores of America’s coastal states."
— The Environmental Forum
"This unbelievably comprehensive and well-researched book covers everything from the drivers of sea level rise and the range of its impacts to existing programs and solutions—and concludes with arguments for a new national program to prepare for more severe storms and rising seas. This book is a must-read for coastal management planning and for action at multiple scales."
— Kathy Jacobs, University of Arizona; Director, Third National Climate Assessment
"Enlightening. Traditional interpretations of 'coastal flooding' are being superseded quickly by the realities of storms and sea level rise. Peterson offers an incredibly thoughtful blueprint for federal leadership to manage these unprecedented changes to our nation’s coastline. His remedies are daunting, yet practical and hopeful. One can only hope that future presidents, governors, mayors, and business leaders will heed his call to action. The economic, ecological, and cultural health of our coastal communities is at stake."
— J. Charles Fox, former Secretary, Maryland Department of Natural Resources; Assistant Administrator, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
“This is a timely book… [It] should be mandatory reading for all persons seeking election to high public office. Followed by a test, with posted grades.”
— Minnesota Star Tribune
"A New Coast is timely and a very important look at the policy challenges posed by ever-rising sea level in addition to increased flooding from extreme weather events. It is thorough, well researched, up-to-date, and thought provoking. Jeff Peterson is very familiar with U.S. policy on the topic and qualified to propose big change, which he does, unflinchingly."
— John Englander, oceanographer and author of High Tide on Main Street
"A New Coast is a compelling assessment of the dramatic changes that are coming to America's coast. Peterson offers insights and strategies for policymakers, planners, and business leaders preparing for the intensifying impacts of climate change along the coast.”
— Midwest Book Review
"Communities along the American coast face hard choices on how to deal with storms and rising seas. A New Coast will help them manage these risks as well as guide the federal government in supporting this important effort."
— George J. Mitchell, former U.S. Senator from Maine and former U.S. Senate Majority Leader
“The central message of this book, namely, creating a national program for a more resilient and adaptable coast, is highly relevant.”
— Ocean Yearbook
"This important and comprehensive book is a must-read for coastal policymakers who are grappling with impacts from rising seas and more intense storms. It captures not only the challenges communities are facing due to climate change, but also useful examples and policy recommendations for advancing adaptation efforts at all levels of government."
— Jessica Grannis, Adaptation Program Director, Georgetown Climate Center
"Peterson argues persuasively and passionately that coastal communities can no longer force the coast to adapt to an entrenched occupation of the shoreline; rather, communities must adapt to the reality of invasive seas."
— Choice
"Risks to our coasts from storms and rising seas have been known for decades, but efforts to prepare for these threats have been limited. A New Coast offers a timely and thoughtful framework for governments, businesses, and organizations to work together to meet these challenges. Peterson tackles the difficult challenge of linking science and experience from devastating storms with forward-thinking public policy and exhorts us to choose leadership over crisis management."
— William D. Ruckelshaus, former Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency
"It is an important work that speaks to the need for a national program to cope with rising seas and more intense storms along our shores …. this volume can serve as an invaluable tool for government officials and private citizens concerned with the impending challenges facing coastal regions in the United States and willing to take action."
— Journal of Urban Affairs
"Peterson ... has written a comprehensive new national policy approach to dealing with sea level rise, a roadmap for reforming the U.S.’s broken flood insurance system and steering development away from increasingly risky coastal areas."
— The Dirt's Best Books of 2019
"Any reader concerned about the increasing challenges of coastal destruction, the financial disaster which is the National Flood Insurance Program, or the protection of priceless lives, ecosystems, and the national economy will have no regrets reading A New Coast, a most impressive treatment of all topics relating to managing the risks to the ocean shores of America’s coastal states."
— The Environmental Forum
"This unbelievably comprehensive and well-researched book covers everything from the drivers of sea level rise and the range of its impacts to existing programs and solutions—and concludes with arguments for a new national program to prepare for more severe storms and rising seas. This book is a must-read for coastal management planning and for action at multiple scales."
— Kathy Jacobs, University of Arizona; Director, Third National Climate Assessment
"Enlightening. Traditional interpretations of 'coastal flooding' are being superseded quickly by the realities of storms and sea level rise. Peterson offers an incredibly thoughtful blueprint for federal leadership to manage these unprecedented changes to our nation’s coastline. His remedies are daunting, yet practical and hopeful. One can only hope that future presidents, governors, mayors, and business leaders will heed his call to action. The economic, ecological, and cultural health of our coastal communities is at stake."
— J. Charles Fox, former Secretary, Maryland Department of Natural Resources; Assistant Administrator, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
“This is a timely book… [It] should be mandatory reading for all persons seeking election to high public office. Followed by a test, with posted grades.”
— Minnesota Star Tribune
"A New Coast is timely and a very important look at the policy challenges posed by ever-rising sea level in addition to increased flooding from extreme weather events. It is thorough, well researched, up-to-date, and thought provoking. Jeff Peterson is very familiar with U.S. policy on the topic and qualified to propose big change, which he does, unflinchingly."
— John Englander, oceanographer and author of High Tide on Main Street
"A New Coast is a compelling assessment of the dramatic changes that are coming to America's coast. Peterson offers insights and strategies for policymakers, planners, and business leaders preparing for the intensifying impacts of climate change along the coast.”
— Midwest Book Review
"Communities along the American coast face hard choices on how to deal with storms and rising seas. A New Coast will help them manage these risks as well as guide the federal government in supporting this important effort."
— George J. Mitchell, former U.S. Senator from Maine and former U.S. Senate Majority Leader
“The central message of this book, namely, creating a national program for a more resilient and adaptable coast, is highly relevant.”
— Ocean Yearbook
"This important and comprehensive book is a must-read for coastal policymakers who are grappling with impacts from rising seas and more intense storms. It captures not only the challenges communities are facing due to climate change, but also useful examples and policy recommendations for advancing adaptation efforts at all levels of government."
— Jessica Grannis, Adaptation Program Director, Georgetown Climate Center
"Peterson argues persuasively and passionately that coastal communities can no longer force the coast to adapt to an entrenched occupation of the shoreline; rather, communities must adapt to the reality of invasive seas."
— Choice
"Risks to our coasts from storms and rising seas have been known for decades, but efforts to prepare for these threats have been limited. A New Coast offers a timely and thoughtful framework for governments, businesses, and organizations to work together to meet these challenges. Peterson tackles the difficult challenge of linking science and experience from devastating storms with forward-thinking public policy and exhorts us to choose leadership over crisis management."
— William D. Ruckelshaus, former Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency
"It is an important work that speaks to the need for a national program to cope with rising seas and more intense storms along our shores …. this volume can serve as an invaluable tool for government officials and private citizens concerned with the impending challenges facing coastal regions in the United States and willing to take action."
— Journal of Urban Affairs
"Peterson ... has written a comprehensive new national policy approach to dealing with sea level rise, a roadmap for reforming the U.S.’s broken flood insurance system and steering development away from increasingly risky coastal areas."
— The Dirt's Best Books of 2019
"Any reader concerned about the increasing challenges of coastal destruction, the financial disaster which is the National Flood Insurance Program, or the protection of priceless lives, ecosystems, and the national economy will have no regrets reading A New Coast, a most impressive treatment of all topics relating to managing the risks to the ocean shores of America’s coastal states."
— The Environmental Forum
"This unbelievably comprehensive and well-researched book covers everything from the drivers of sea level rise and the range of its impacts to existing programs and solutions—and concludes with arguments for a new national program to prepare for more severe storms and rising seas. This book is a must-read for coastal management planning and for action at multiple scales."
— Kathy Jacobs, University of Arizona; Director, Third National Climate Assessment
"Enlightening. Traditional interpretations of 'coastal flooding' are being superseded quickly by the realities of storms and sea level rise. Peterson offers an incredibly thoughtful blueprint for federal leadership to manage these unprecedented changes to our nation’s coastline. His remedies are daunting, yet practical and hopeful. One can only hope that future presidents, governors, mayors, and business leaders will heed his call to action. The economic, ecological, and cultural health of our coastal communities is at stake."
— J. Charles Fox, former Secretary, Maryland Department of Natural Resources; Assistant Administrator, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
“This is a timely book… [It] should be mandatory reading for all persons seeking election to high public office. Followed by a test, with posted grades.”
— Minnesota Star Tribune
"A New Coast is timely and a very important look at the policy challenges posed by ever-rising sea level in addition to increased flooding from extreme weather events. It is thorough, well researched, up-to-date, and thought provoking. Jeff Peterson is very familiar with U.S. policy on the topic and qualified to propose big change, which he does, unflinchingly."
— John Englander, oceanographer and author of High Tide on Main Street
"A New Coast is a compelling assessment of the dramatic changes that are coming to America's coast. Peterson offers insights and strategies for policymakers, planners, and business leaders preparing for the intensifying impacts of climate change along the coast.”
— Midwest Book Review
"Communities along the American coast face hard choices on how to deal with storms and rising seas. A New Coast will help them manage these risks as well as guide the federal government in supporting this important effort."
— George J. Mitchell, former U.S. Senator from Maine and former U.S. Senate Majority Leader
“The central message of this book, namely, creating a national program for a more resilient and adaptable coast, is highly relevant.”
— Ocean Yearbook