The Role of Land Use in Adaptation to Increased Precipitation and Flooding : A Case Study in Wisconsin’s Lower Fox River Basin

TitleThe Role of Land Use in Adaptation to Increased Precipitation and Flooding : A Case Study in Wisconsin’s Lower Fox River Basin
Publication TypeReport
Year of Publication2011
Series TitleRFF Report
Pagination72 pages
Date Published11/2011
InstitutionResources for the Future
CityWashington, D.C.
Abstract Climate models predict that storms and flooding will increase in frequency and severity in some regions. In light of these predictions, and with appreciation for the great uncertainty in these forecasts, communities will be looking for ways to improve their resilience to extreme events. Protection of natural areas and open space is one option.
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