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Vancouver’s Sea Level Rise Framework in the News

Posted on July 27, 2018 by admin in climate adaptation, Climate Change, Flood Planning and Policy, Flood Risk, News, Press - Online, Press - Print, Press - TV, Projects - Climate Adaptation, Projects - Flood Risk Assessment, Sea Level Rise No Comments

We know that it is the middle of summer, and that winter storms and coastal flooding are not top of mind…but we are glad to say that they were top of mind at this week’s City of Vancouver council meeting.  On Tuesday, Council unanimously passed a staff report that provided an update on sea level […]

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New City of Surrey Video Highlights Ebbwater StoryMaps

Posted on May 31, 2018 by admin in climate adaptation, Climate Change, News, Projects - Climate Adaptation, Projects - Communication, Sea Level Rise No Comments

A few years back, we suggested that the City of Surrey broaden their arsenal of public communication materials as part of initial planning for sea level rise.  They’ve since gone on to create lots of fantastic communications materials (that we certainly can’t take credit for).  We will however take credit for two StoryMaps that we’ve […]

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New Video on Sea Level Rise in Vancouver

Posted on April 30, 2018 by admin in climate adaptation, Climate Change, Flood Planning and Policy, News, Projects - Climate Adaptation, Projects - Communication, Sea Level Rise No Comments

Ebbwater Consulting has been working with the City of Vancouver on various aspects of sea level rise planning for the last five years.  Last fall, our principal, Tamsin Lyle, was asked to speak about some aspects of this at an event put together by SFU (ACT), the City, and the Vancouver Aquarium.  The City has […]

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Floods and Farms Story Map

Posted on August 31, 2017 by admin in climate adaptation, Climate Change, Projects - Climate Adaptation, Projects - Communication, Projects - Flood Hazard Assessment, Sea Level Rise, Uncategorized No Comments

To support the City of Surrey’s communication efforts on flood management and climate adaptation in their jurisdiction, Ebbwater was hired to develop an interactive online map and story for use in various engagement initiatives. Our team worked with the City to develop a narrative that met their needs, and then curated visual materials and maps, […]

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City of Vancouver Coastal Flood Risk Assessment – Phase 2

Posted on January 8, 2016 by admin in Flood Planning and Policy, Flood Risk, News, Projects - Climate Adaptation, Projects - Flood Planning and Policy, Projects - Flood Risk Assessment

The City of Vancouver is at risk of coastal flooding, especially under climate change.   Recognising this risk, the City wants to explore adaptation options that could be employed to protect the City in future.  The City also recognizes that many of the adaptation options that could be employed, dikes and barriers for example, would not […]

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Strategic Planning and Communication for Sea Level Rise

Posted on January 7, 2016 by admin in Flood Planning and Policy, Flood Risk, Projects - Climate Adaptation, Projects - Communication, Projects - Flood Mapping, Projects - Flood Planning and Policy, Projects - Flood Risk Assessment

The City of Surrey, BC, located on the edge of the Pacific Ocean and home to several small rivers is subject to both coastal and riverine flooding.  Over the last few years Surrey has been at the forefront of the development of technical models and data to explore the changing flood hazard in the municipality.  […]

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City of Vancouver Coastal Flood Risk Assessment – Phase 1

Posted on January 7, 2016 by admin in Flood Hazard, Flood Planning and Policy, Flood Risk, Projects - Climate Adaptation, Projects - Flood Hazard Assessment, Projects - Flood Risk Assessment

The City of Vancouver has recognised that despite global mitigation efforts, climate change will impact the City’s future. Anticipated impacts include more intense and frequent wind and rain storms and sea level rise. Adaptation to these climate changes will require a mix of policy, planning and engineering responses. Prior to identifying preferred mitigation strategies, a […]

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