Many of the Mystic’s densest neighborhoods and most critical economic and infrastructure hubs are built on filled wetlands. As sea level rises and storm surges become more intense, these low-lying areas and the dams built to protect them are at growing risk from coastal flooding.

RMC members are collaborating within and across borders to advocate for and implement a coordinated system of long-term coastal flood control projects. Driven by data and guided by community input, we are transforming low-lying waterfront areas with improved parks, paths, and infrastructure that will block coastal flood pathways and protect the region.