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Initial Publication Date: December 7, 2016

Summary and Final Tasks

Summary

In Module 8 you investigated alternatives for coastal hazard mitigation, including managed retreat and multi-layered protection. You considered the pros and cons of managed retreat versus traditional solutions such as structural protection. You used online tools to make measurements of bed slope on the Louisiana coast in order to estimate storm surge impacts on a real community. You took into consideration the physical, social and economic challenges that face coastal managers today to make recommendations for the future for a coastal community in Louisiana.

Reminder - Complete all of the Module 8 tasks!

You have reached the end of Module 8! Double-check the Lesson 8 Roadmap to make sure you have completed all of the activities listed there before you begin Module 9.

References and Further Reading

Barbier, EB. Georgiou, IY, Enchelmeyer, B., Reed, DJ, (2013).The Value of Wetlands in Protecting Southeast Louisiana from Hurricane Storm Surges. PLoS One 8(3) e58715. Doi:10:1371/journalpone.0058715.

Coastal Planning and Restoration Authority of Louisiana (CPRA) Louisiana's 2012 Coastal Master Plan http://coastal.la.gov/a-common-vision/2012-coastal-master-plan/

Deltares: https://www.stowa.nl/sites/default/files/assets/DELTAFACTS/Deltafacts%20E%20PDF%20nieuw%20format/Managed%20realignment%20EN.pdf

Linham, M., Nicholls, R., climatetechwiki.org/content/managed-realignment. University of Southampton, U.K

Lopez, J., et. al., Comprehensive recommendations supporting the use of the Multiple Lines of Defense strategy to sustain coastal Louisiana, 2008 Report (Version 1): http://www.saveourlake.org/PDF-documents/MLODSreportFINAL-12-7-08with-co...

Shepard CC, Crain CM, Beck MW (2011) The Protective Role of Coastal Marshes: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis. PLoS ONE 6(11): e27374. doi:10.1371/journal.pone.0027374. http://www.plosone.org/article/info%3Adoi%2F10.1371%2Fjournal.pone.0027374

University of Minnesota Institute on the Environment. Ensia: http://ensia.com/voices/in-a-global-warming-world-protect-and-rebuild-or...

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Morganza to the Gulf Levee Project.

https://www.mvn.usace.army.mil/About/Projects/Morganza-to-the-Gulf/ ( This site may be offline. )

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.
Explore the Collection »