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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Many local governments in British Columbia have by-law and permitting requirements for local land owners whose properties lie within designated floodplains. Commonly, local governments require a letter from a qualified professional that provides information on the local flood hazard, and if any proposed changes to the property will affect the hazard. Ebbwater Consulting was hired […]
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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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The agricultural community of Delta, BC lies at the mouth of the Fraser River and is bordered on three sides by water. The majority of the agricultural land is both relatively flat and low, with half the land lying 1.5m or less above sea level. Given its proximity to water and the flat topography, in […]
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The Tsawwassen First Nation (TFN) are exploring the topic of sea level rise and coastal flood risk with their membership. Urban Systems Ltd. (USL) was retained by TFN in early 2015 to help them explore this issue further; Ebbwater Consulting was then sub-contracted by USL to act as a flood risk advisor on the project. […]
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