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Initial Publication Date: December 7, 2016

Prioritizing places for protection

Finally, use the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Association's Sea Level Rise Viewer (NOAA SLR Viewer) to identify those areas of Norfolk that are most vulnerable to sea level rise and related hazards, and should therefore be prioritized for protection.

Follow the instructions for using the NOAA SLR Viewer from the fourth section of this module ("Where should these strategies be implemented?"), except this time select "Virginia" instead of "Florida" from the "Zoom to: State or Territory" drop-down menu. Double click repeatedly near the label for Norfolk, Virginia to zoom in on that area. Stop zooming when the Viewer window looks like this:

For directions on how to show sea level rise flooding and social vulnerability, see the instructions for using the NOAA SLR Viewer from the fourth section of this module ("Where should these strategies be implemented?").

Using the labels on the map, select one area that could be prioritized for protection due to its high social vulnerability as well as its vulnerability to sea level rise. TIP: Changing to "Streets" view (by clicking "Streets" in the upper right-hand corner of the SLR Viewer window) adds more labels to the map (including street names), which may make it easier to describe a location. Which structural or non-structural strategy would you recommend for this location? Consider the following:

  • physical vulnerability
  • maximization of benefit / cost ratio
  • sensitivty to vulnerable populations

Make sure your recommendation makes sense for the area you have selected - for example, you would not select dune restoration for a location that has no dunes.

Enter your chosen location and recommended strategy in the Module 12 Lab Assessment .

These materials are part of a collection of classroom-tested modules and courses developed by InTeGrate. The materials engage students in understanding the earth system as it intertwines with key societal issues. The collection is freely available and ready to be adapted by undergraduate educators across a range of courses including: general education or majors courses in Earth-focused disciplines such as geoscience or environmental science, social science, engineering, and other sciences, as well as courses for interdisciplinary programs.
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