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July 21, 2017

Published by Sagan Jackson at July 21, 2017

VIMS Acknowledged for their Flooding Resiliency Efforts

Derek Loftis of Virginia Institute of Marine Science (also a CCRFR partner) was recently nationally recognized for his “efforts to make Hampton Roads more resilient to […]

July 5, 2017

Published by Sagan Jackson at July 5, 2017

Universities & Coastal Resilience: A Strategic Discussion

Read more about “this national, coastal resilience strategy session involving scholars from various disciplines from 16 colleges and universities” at 13newsnow.com.

June 21, 2017

Published by Sagan Jackson at June 21, 2017

Joint Subcommittee on Coastal Flooding

The Joint Subcommittee on Coastal Flooding is devoted to providing strategic recommendations on how to decrease the negative impacts of recurrent flooding and coastal storms. CCRFR representatives Emily […]

June 2, 2017

Published by Sagan Jackson at June 2, 2017

The Hampton Roads Flood Adaptation Forum

Virginia Sea Grant, Old Dominion University and the Hampton Roads Planning District Commission plan and host quarterly meetings to bring together professionals in adaptation. Among those […]

May 26, 2017

Published by Sagan Jackson at May 26, 2017

Interdependency in Resilience Conference

The Interdependency in Resilience Conference took place in Norfolk VA from May 2nd-4th, 2017. Read more about how the conference turned out here. The conference was […]

May 16, 2017

Published by Commonwealth Center for Recurrent Flooding Resiliency at May 16, 2017

Hampton Roads Premiere of “Tidewater” Film

The Hampton Roads premiere of “Tidewater,” a film about sea level rise and the problems it poses in Coastal Virginia for both residents and the military. […]

May 16, 2017

Published by Commonwealth Center for Recurrent Flooding Resiliency at May 16, 2017

Scott to introduce bill creating $1 billion flood prevention grant program

A group of local experts, including those from CCRFR, discussed improvements to flood-prone areas in Hampton Roads with U.S. Rep. Robert C. “Bobby” Scott on May […]

April 27, 2017

Published by Sagan Jackson at April 27, 2017

Blue Planet Forum

“The Blue Planet Forum is a free environmental lecture series held periodically throughout the year. Its mission is to educate and engage the public on important […]

April 21, 2017

Published by Sagan Jackson at April 21, 2017

Building Resiliency

River restorations, rain gardens, dunes and more ways we can use mother nature to help reduce flood risk. As man-made structures replace nature, there is less nature to absorb […]