Rising sea levels and weather-driven storm surge threaten to inundate low-lying coastal communities and ecosystems. This is becoming increasingly problematic for people, property, and the economy. In Florida, unusually high tides and moderate to heavy rains routinely cause coastal flooding, costly disruptions to communities, and public health and water quality challenges. Teacher Chris Simoniello took action with local St. Petersburg K-12 students through a stewardship project funded by the NOAA Climate Stewards Education Project.