Collect topographical-bathymetric LiDAR and plane-based photographic imagery for all of American Samoa’s islands and atolls to form the foundation for resilience projects that address sea level rise in American Samoa. Project will acquire the foundational water level, geodetic observations, and inundation modeling needed to build capacity to implement coastal resilience projects.
NFWF Grant Profile
Conservation Program(s):
National Coastal Resilience Fund
Project Title: Utilizing LiDAR to Support Nature-Based Resilience Solutions in American Samoa
Organization:
American Samoa Government Department of Commerce
Project ID:
0318.23.076364
Description:
Award Amount:
$1673100.00
Location:
Tutuila, Aunu'u, Manu'a Islands, Rose Atoll and Swains Island, American Samoa