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Presented by: Jennifer L. Jurado, Ph.D.
Natural Resources Planning and Management Division, Broward County
National Institute for Coastal and Harbor Infrastructure SymposiumNovember 12, 2013
Southeast Florida
• Home to 5.8 million residents• Highly developed coastal community• Flat and low-lying • Adjacent to natural resources of national consequence – Atlantic Reef System– Everglades Natural System– Florida Bay
A Region of National Consequence
• 108 cities• 3 international
airports• 2 major seaports• Military bases• Produces 1/3 State GDP
Port Everglades and Hollywood/Fort Lauderdale International AirportBroward County
Growth in the 21st Century
Port Everglades Channel and Turning Notch Expansion
Fort Lauderdale – Hollywood International Airport Runway Expansion
Interstate 595 Expansion
What makes SE Florida vulnerable?
Physical characteristics– Peninsula– Low land elevations and
limited storage– Dense coastal
development– Shallow, transmissive
aquifer – Substantially shaped by
water
Climate Change Pressures• Threats to public and private
infrastructure– Flooding– Beach erosion– Severe wind damage
• Strains on water supplies– Water shortages – Salt water intrusion
• Compromised natural systems– Everglades– Coral reefs
State Road A1A, Fort Lauderdale, FLPost Tropical Storm Sandy, Nov. 2012
Winter Storm, Dec. 2010
Genesis of the Compact• Recognition of:– Shared vulnerabilities
and challenges– Common airshed,
watershed, climate, and natural resources
– Regional transportation system
– Concurrent but uncoordinated efforts
Regional Climate Leadership Summit
• 2009 Climate Leadership Summit– 300+ attendees from
government, industry, academia and community
• 1st regional platform for policy leaders on climate mitigation and adaptation
• Highlighted regional expertise and resources
• Deliverable – Southeast Florida Regional Climate Change Compact
SE Florida Climate Change Compact
• Fully Ratified January 2010, provides for: • Policy Collaboration• Development of Regional Tools• Unified SLR Projection• Inundation Maps• GHG Emissions Baseline
• Creation of a Regional Action Plan• Convening of Annual Summits
Summit Planning Team
Policy Development, Coordination & Advocacy
Team
Regional Climate
Team
(Administrators & Managers) Mayors and/or Boards of County
Commissioners & Municipal Leaders
Compact Staff Steering Committee
Compact Organizational Structure
Expansion of Steering Committee
• Two representatives from each county government
• One municipal representative from each county • Non-voting representatives– Environmental – Regional Water Management– Facilitators/Advisors
Regional GHG Baseline
1 foot = 2040 – 2070 2 foot = 2060 – 2115 3 foot = 2075-2150
Unified Sea Level Rise Projection
Timeline of Sea Level Rise in SE FL
Key West
Vulnerability Assessments• Inundation Mapping
– Regional digital elevation model
– 1, 2, and 3 foot scenarios
– Common method to express potential risk
– Identifies areas with LiDAR elevation at the mean higher high water line
• Vulnerability Analysis– Prioritized infrastructure for
analysis– Tested geospatial analytical
methods– Included uncertainty
Taxable Value of Property Monroe Broward Palm Beach
1 foot $ 2,763,294,786.00 $ 403,069,831.00 $ 396,618,089.00
2 foot $ 8,388,138,219.00 $ 1,751,104,870.00 $ 1,251,877,561.00
3 foot $ 15,087,755,147.00 $ 6,900,509,868.00 $ 3,559,471,158.00
Economic Assessment
Regional Action Plan Planning Process• Public Process involving
– Governmental Agencies– Private Industry– Academic Institutions– Not-for-profits– Others
• Topical Work Groups:– Built Environment– Transportation – Land and Natural Systems– Agriculture
• Role of Work Groups:– Develop recommendations – Assist with response to public
comment
Focus on gaining efficiency and effectiveness through regional
strategies and coordination
SE Florida Regional Climate Change Action Plan
Completed October 2012 Product of 3-year planning and
public process Reflects contributions of 135+
Work Group members Details 106 recommendations
across 7 planning areas Includes companion
Implementation Guide
Download at www.southeastfloridaclimatecompact.org
Action Strategies• Seven focal areas:– Sustainable Communities
and Transportation Planning
– Water Supply, Management, and Infrastructure
– Natural Systems– Agriculture– Energy and Fuel– Risk Reduction and
Emergency Management– Outreach and Public Policy
Mola Avenue under normal tidal conditions
The Need for Immediate Action
Inadequate Sea Walls
Mola Avenue under extreme high tides in October 2010
Mola Avenue home, across the street from a canal
Mola Avenue, extreme high tide, October 2010
Storm drain located in the cul de sac
The Need for Immediate Action
Compromised Infrastructure
Inundated street cul de sac, October 2010
Minimized street flooding after duck valve installation, October 2012
Ocean Side(tailwater)
Land Side (headwater)
Coastal Structure
The Need for Immediate Action
Flood Control Limitations
With impacts that extend to our inland communities
Increasing the Risk of Flooding
West Palm Beach
Tropical Storm Isaac,
2012
100-yr flood event
5cm
November 2012, wave action damages section of A1A - note traffic light
The Need for Immediate Action
Vulnerable Coastlines
Traffic light removed from mount to prevent further damage
State Road A1A, Fort Lauderdale, FLPost Tropical Storm Sandy – Nov. 2012
The Need for Immediate Action
Lack of Shore Protection
• Water shortages• Saltwater contamination• Lack of regional storage• Alternative water
supplies
The Need for Immediate Action
Water Resource Concerns
Forward Progress• Inclusion of Adaptation
Action Areas in State Law• Advanced modeling to
support adaptation planning
• Expanded collaborations within and beyond Florida
• Financial support for planning efforts
Modeling supported by USGS
RCAP Implementation Grants• 2013-2014 FHWA Climate Resilience Pilot Grant
(Broward MPO)• ReInvest Technical Assistance Grant – Miami Beach
Coastal Resilience Pilot• Kresge Foundation – Regional Climate Action Plan
Implementation Grant (through ISC)• NOAA Florida Coastal Zone Management Grant –
Vulnerability Assessment• Florida DEO- Adaptation Action Area Pilot Project –
Fort Lauderdale, Broward County, Regional Planning Council
Local and Regional Alignment
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Community Plans• Local Mitigation
Strategy• Stormwater Master
Planning• CDMP
7 Livability Principles
2 Regional Planning Councils
4 Counties
8 Goal Areas
Regional Climate Action Plan
126 Action Items
Knowledge Exchange
San Francisco
Durban, S. Africa
United Kingdom
NY/NJ
Netherlands
An International Model
5th Annual SE Florida Regional Climate Leadership Summit
Nearly 400 Attendees
Coastal Communities Town Hall
Prominent CoverageThe New York TimesSouth Florida Faces Ominous Prospects From Rising WatersBy Nick Madigan, November 10, 2013
Miami Herald | EDITORIALRising seas threaten Florida’s future November 11, 2013
Miami HeraldEPA deputy discusses climate changes at Fort Lauderdale summitBy Howard Cohen, November 7, 2013
Sun SentinelSouth Florida tackles climate changeBy Roseann Minnet, November 5, 2013
Compact Advocacy
• Support for local/regional efforts, and the need to plan for SLR
• Integration of adaptation/resilience into policies, planning, and infrastructure projects
• Funding for resilient infrastructure
• Federal support for beach projects• Support for GHG emissions reductions including renewables, E conservation and transit funding
Benefits of Regional Approach
• Foster partnerships with federal, state, and regional agencies
• Accelerate planning process with advantage of shared expertise and resources
• Bring added credibility to work products and process
• Use collective influence to advance regional priorities
• Attract resources to advance implementation
Questions?