Formally presented in February 2021, the plan envisions a series of barriers to dissipate wave energy including a combination of submerged oyster reefs and flood protection earthen berms in the Bay. This plan, which also meets engineering criteria, has provided a platform for municipalities to discuss viable nature-based solutions as an alternative to physical barriers against flooding. The benefits of this plan include having both a functional and aesthetic appeal; being built to tackle extreme weather events of the next 30 to 50 years – as sea levels rise, governments can add additional layers to the barriers; being cost effective due to its high adaptability; and having multiple interventions, which is better from a risk perspective.