Flooding can strike suddenly, devastating communities and usually affecting a regional swath-not just one political jurisdiction or man-made boundary. And in many communities, the frequency and magnitude of flooding events is expected to increase because of a changing climate. Future floods will affect not only businesses and residents located on the floodplain, but also low-lying areas affected by stormwater. The U.S. Water Alliance is hosting a webinar on December 1 (1:00-2:30 p.m. EST) to tell the story of two different utilities that are using integrated water management to tackle flooding challenges and reduce future flood risks in their regions.
Speakers will include Steve Hershner, Utilities Director, City of Cedar Rapids, and Brad Klamer, Senior Planner, Sewerage and Water Board of New Orleans. Register for the webinar here.