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In this presentation, David B. Carter, Coastal States Organization Climate Change Workgroup Co-Chair and Delaware Coastal Program Manager, highlights the importance of utilizing scientific information to enhance local responses to climate change, especially in coastal regions. The focus is on the scalability of scientific data for effective use by local planners and decision-makers. The application of a Basic Inundation Model using LIDAR data in Cape Henlopen, Delaware, is showcased along with impact predictions and vulnerability assessments for locations like Lewes WWTP and Wolf Neck WWTP. The discussion also delves into the integration of science and planning to address habitat impacts, culminating in insightful closing remarks.
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Local Planning for Climate Change Adaptation in a Social Environment of Scientific Uncertainty David B. Carter Coastal States Organization Climate Change Workgroup Co-Chair & Delaware Coastal Program Manager
We need better science to prepare our local responses to Climate Change, especially in our coastal areas.
Scalability: Scientific Information must also be adequate for use by local planners and decision makers Global Regional Local
Basic Inundation Model Using LIDAR Data: Cape Henlopen Delaware with 1962 Storm Flood Elevation + 2 Feet
Local Impact Prediction / Vulnerability Assessment Lewes WWTP Wolf Neck WWTP Wolf Neck WWTP
