Option

Develop and update hydrologic and water management models for future climate conditions

Details

Focus of action
Modeling
Option

Develop and update hydrologic and water management models for future climate conditions

Focus of action
Modeling

Examples from plans

This option appears in resilience plans from around the country.

Option from plan Hazards Sort descending Assets Region Source Plan
Continue hydrological modeling. Local governments' planning and development efforts can benefit from understanding the changes in the way water moves through the landscape, especially as the community Changing SeasonsFlooding – CoastalFlooding – General Energy and UtilitiesMultiple or All Assets Juneau's Changing Climate and Community Response (p. 31)
Develop and update regional water models. Ensure water management models account for future climate conditions. Drought Agriculture and Food SupplyWater Infrastructure – Drinking WaterAquatic and Marine ResourcesMultiple or All AssetsWater Infrastructure – Stormwater Southeast Southeast Florida Compact Regional Climate Action Plan - Energy and Fuel
Engage the water management authority and other water officials in the development and update of regional water management models to account for future climate conditions. Drought Water Infrastructure – Drinking WaterWater Infrastructure – General Southeast West Palm Beach, FL - Rethink Paradise: Sustainability Action Plan
Coordinate across regional, state and federal agencies to fund, develop and apply appropriate hydrologic and hydraulic models into existing water management systems, flood control and drainage. Flooding – General Water Infrastructure – Stormwater Southeast Southeast Florida Compact Regional Climate Action Plan - Energy and Fuel
Engage the Water Management District and other water officials in the development or update of regional water management models to account for future climate conditions. Guide planning and investments Water QualityDroughtFlooding – CoastalFlooding – General Water Infrastructure – Drinking WaterWater Infrastructure – General Southeast Southeast Florida Compact Regional Climate Action Plan - Energy and Fuel