Global sea level has been rising over the past century, and the rate has increased in recent decades. In 2014, global sea level was 2.6 inches above the 1993 average—the highest annual average in the satellite record (1993-present). Sea level continues to rise at about one-eighth of an inch per year.
Higher sea levels mean that deadly and destructive storm surges push farther inland than they once did, which also means more frequent nuisance flooding. Disruptive and expensive, nuisance flooding is estimated to be from 300 percent to 900 percent more frequent within U.S. coastal communities than it was just 50 years ago.
How is this affecting our lives
on Aquidneck Island?
What are the policy options
for preparing for sea rise?
Our Speakers will include:
Mark Thompson, Executive Director of the Newport Restoration Foundation who will discuss preparing historic homes in Newport for sea rise and flooding
Bob Rulli, Planning Director for the town of Warren, RI who will share Warren's sea rise remediation plans for retreating, safety and housing
Neil Hingorany, Neal Hingorany, PLS, MS
Principal of Narragansett Engineering Inc. who will share current policy for building in the flood plain
The meeting will be held remotely
on Zoom and registration is required.
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Upon registration you will be sent the Zoom link.
And as always,
I am available to my constituents.
I hope you can join. Be safe and stay well.