Stonington -- The town will present the final findings and strategies of its Coastal Resilience Plan on Wednesday, July 19, at 6 p.m. at the LaGrua Center in the borough.

The plan, which is being funded with a $150,000 state grant, is designed to help the town prepare for predicted sea level rise and extreme weather. The presentation follows public forums last fall at Mystic Aquarium and in May at Mystic Seaport as the plan was being developed by a consulting firm.

The study is designed to protect public infrastructure from flooding, minimize the potential for loss of life and destruction to property as well the cost of repeated repairs to public infrastructure after storms. It will also identify ways to enhance coastal resources.

“Current changes in weather patterns and projected sea level rise present significant challenges for our coastal community and the Town is starting to plan in order to better understand the extent of risks we will face in the future and to identify things we can do to adapt and respond to these risks,” stated the town in announcing the July 19 event. “This resiliency plan is about being wise, planning ahead, and protecting people, places, and investments. Broad public engagement in this resiliency planning will provide the best chances for success for our efforts and the best use of public and private resources.”