Flood hazards and associated damage are expected to increase in intensity and frequency in the coming years due to increased development and progressing climate change. The severity of these impacts is directly related to the characteristics of drainage basins; severity increases as impervious surface area and development in urban areas increases (USGS, n.d.). Rain events are also set to increase in both intensity and severity as the climate changes in the northeastern United States, leading to ...
Community Engagement for Vulnerable Communities: Flooding Impacts and Adaptation in East Riverdale-Beacon Heights
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- University University of Maryland
- Program Partnership for Action Learning
- Sustainable Development Goals 13 Climate Action
- University Department Environmental Science and Policy
- Status Completed
- Lead Local Gov / Community Partner Org Name Prince George's County Planning