Stormwater Management and Climate Change: Implications for the Great Lakes Region
Past and potential increases in the magnitude and frequency of large rainfall events present important challenges for stormwater managers including conveyance systems filled beyond capacity, increased combined sewer overflows, and costal vulnerabilities. The Wisconsin Initiative on Climate Change Impacts - Stormwater Working Group has been examining how to reduce the risk to our communities and improve stormwater management infrastructure. This webinar will provide information about:
- Historic trends in rainfall in the western Great Lakes
- Projected precipitation patterns for Wisconsin
- Assessing stormwater impacts and system vulnerability
- Adaptation strategies for Great Lakes communities