Coastal monitoring network expands to Essex, Ipswich

New Massachusetts sensors could show where storm surge and high tides push water inland

New monitoring gear is headed to Essex and Ipswich as Massachusetts broadens its approach to tracking coastal flooding, including how storm surge and unusually high tides move water inland. For coastal communities facing growing flood risks, that kind of real-time data could help inform emergency response planning and decisions about protecting homes, roads, and other infrastructure. Here's what to know According to the Gloucester Times, the Sto…

Coastal monitoring network expands to Essex, Ipswich

Essex and Ipswich are playing a sizable role in the state’s monitoring of coastal conditions and flooding.