Services¶
Port Community Health Impact Assessments¶
Port Health Watch provides quantitative health impact assessments for port-adjacent communities. We translate emissions data into defensible, monetized health outcomes — giving advocates, policymakers, and port authorities the evidence base to drive regulatory action, secure grant funding, and quantify the return on emissions reduction investments.
Each assessment is site-specific, built on peer-reviewed methodology, and calibrated to local demographic, health, and environmental justice data.
What You Get¶
1. Port Emissions Inventory & Baseline¶
Comprehensive at-berth emissions profile for your port using ICCT goPEIT data, EPA National Emissions Inventory, and state/local monitoring data. Covers PM2.5, NOx, SOx, and CO2 from ocean-going vessels, harbor craft, and drayage trucks.
2. Community Exposure Analysis¶
Modeled PM2.5 and NOx concentration attributable to port operations in surrounding residential areas. Mapped at census tract level with demographic overlay showing race/ethnicity, income, and existing health burden indicators.
3. Health Impact Quantification¶
Estimated premature deaths, hospitalizations, emergency department visits, and work-loss days attributable to port emissions. Includes scenario modeling showing health outcomes under defined emissions reduction targets. All monetized using EPA Value of Statistical Life methodology.
4. Environmental Justice Analysis¶
Disproportionate impact assessment mapping port emissions burden against EPA EJScreen indicators and CDC Social Vulnerability Index. Identifies specific census tracts and populations bearing the highest cumulative exposure. Formatted to support EPA Environmental Justice grant applications and Title VI documentation.
5. Advocacy-Ready Summary Package¶
Two-page executive summary with citation-ready data points, presentation-ready visualizations, and comparison to peer ports. Delivered as print-ready PDF, editable Word document, and slide deck.
Optional Modules¶
| Module | Description | Investment |
|---|---|---|
| FOIA Data Campaign | File and track public records requests to state agencies and port authorities for compliance and funding data | $3,000–$5,000 |
| Regulatory Comparison | Detailed comparison to CARB At-Berth Regulation. Maps the legal pathway for your state or port to adopt equivalent standards | $4,000–$7,000 |
| Carbon Credit Pathway | Analysis of voluntary carbon market revenue potential from at-berth capture at your port. Covers Verra methodology eligibility and projected credit volumes | $5,000–$8,000 |
| Testimony & Presentation | In-person or virtual presentation of findings to community groups, city councils, port commissions, or legislative committees | $2,000–$4,000 |
Timeline & Investment¶
| Base Assessment | Starting at $12,000, depending on port complexity and scope |
| Delivery Timeline | 6–8 weeks from engagement to final deliverables |
| Payment Structure | 50% upon engagement, 50% upon delivery. Net 15 |
| With Add-On Modules | $15,000–$40,000 depending on modules selected |
Who This Is For¶
Community Organizations & EJ Coalitions
You need quantified, defensible data that translates "pollution is harmful" into "pollution costs our community $X per year in premature deaths and hospitalizations." Our assessments are designed to meet the evidentiary standards required for EPA EJ grant applications, regulatory proceedings, and Title VI complaints.
Port Authorities & Sustainability Officers
You need to demonstrate ROI on emissions reduction investments to board members, public stakeholders, and grant funders. Our cost-benefit analysis quantifies the community health return on every dollar invested in at-berth controls.
Policymakers & Legislative Staff
You need the health economics case for at-berth emissions regulation. California's CARB regulation provides the model. We provide the state-specific cost-benefit analysis to support adoption.
Download Our Research¶
All published port health impact assessments are available as free PDF downloads:
| Port | Assessment | Download |
|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles / Long Beach | CARB-Regulated Baseline | |
| Oakland | CARB-Regulated Baseline | |
| New York / New Jersey | Full Assessment | |
| Baltimore | Full Assessment | |
| Savannah | Full Assessment | |
| Jacksonville | Full Assessment | |
| Port Everglades | Full Assessment | |
| Houston / Galveston | Full Assessment | |
| New Orleans | Full Assessment | |
| Seattle / Tacoma | Full Assessment | |
| Duluth-Superior | Full Assessment |
For site-specific assessments with higher-resolution modeling and localized data, see our service offerings above.
What Our Partners Say¶
Endorsements — Coming Soon
We are currently completing our first round of commissioned assessments. Client testimonials and endorsements will appear here as projects are delivered. If you would like to serve as a reference or provide a testimonial, contact us.
Get Started¶
Contact us to discuss a site-specific assessment for your port community.
Email: research@porthealthwatch.org
We respond to all inquiries within 48 hours.