Overview
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Join a webinar and Q&A session featuring Dr. Steve Emerman as he presents findings from his study on the potential impact of new urban development on flooding in James Island, Charleston, South Carolina. Explore topics such as extreme precipitation events, special protection areas, and storm water infrastructure. Learn about the drainage study conducted, recommendations for flood mitigation, and the importance of rising sea levels. Engage in a discussion on the validation of findings and participate in a Q&A session to address concerns of local residents. Gain insights into the collaborative efforts of the AGU's Thriving Earth Exchange and the Anthropocene Alliance in addressing flooding issues in coastal communities.
Syllabus
Introduction
Anthropocene Alliance
Dr Steve Emerman
Extreme Precipitation Events
Special Protection Areas
Nonexceedance
James Mazek
City of Charleston
Storm Water Infrastructure
Flooding on James Island
Drainage study
Recommendations
QA
Validation
Questions
Importance of rising sea level
Comments
Taught by
AGU