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Adoption and Application of Water Futures – Expert Workshop
/0 Comments/in Workshop /by EditorOn offer is a new book on building resilience into SEQ landscapes, catchments and the design of local communities and offering adaptation measures for future extreme weather and weather events. How useful is Water Futures and what is its utility??? For the response and recommendations, enjoy what this expert group have in mind.
Front of Mind – Engagement
/0 Comments/in News /by EditorA real bonus to explore what I have experienced through Engagement and how it underpins the essence of the Flood Community of Practice. Check out this interview with Jack Mullay
Inspiration from Water Futures – a Book that shines a spotlight on a Vision for a livable and water smart SEQ, a framework for considering options and resilience building measures for our varied landscapes and communities
/1 Comment/in News /by EditorThe Book Water Futures explores the complexity of building resilience to the impacts of floods and droughts in the landscapes and communities of the Brisbane River catchments. As a framework to consider the options the authors have provide a rich visual array on how to appreciate what the options are. In this introduction to the elements of the Book, consider the various images as a way to build a Vision that can guide how a livable and water smart future can be achieved in South East Queensland.
Evaluating flood risk and climate change impacts – Dr Hans de Moel
/0 Comments/in Seminar /by EditorAn excellent presentation from Dr Hans de Moel provides examples of various evaluation of flood risk adaptation and mitigation measures.
Water Futures – A Visual Water Vision to inspire how we live in South East Queensland
/0 Comments/in News /by EditorAfter a journey of multiple opportunities since the January 2011 floods, James Davidson and a huge team of contributors, participants and supporters can now offer Water Futures – A visual water vision on adaptation in SEQ to enhance our livability
Our future in living with Water – Making collective decisions supported by tools, visualisation and serious games
/0 Comments/in News, Workshop /by EditorEngaging tools and visualisation were the focus of a half day workshop on Wednesday 28 June. A rich array of material was presented at this interactive workshop with 40 participants. Explore the tools through the links provided.
Exploring geomorphology to aid in floodplain management – Gatton – March 2017
/0 Comments/in Workshop /by EditorLinking the results of a detailed science and geomorphology investigation in the Lockyer Creek floodplain provides managers of floodplains to have an additional insight into the characteristics and behaviours of channels and floodplains – and here at Gatton the implications were explored at this full day workshop and field trip.
Offer of a study tour on flood risk and water management in the Netherlands – 19 Oct to 5 Nov 2017
/0 Comments/in News /by EditorUnique opportunity to be hosted by Dutch water professionals as you explore the Netherlands flood risk and water management story – 14 days of adventure with your tour team of Piet Filet and Annie Leggett
Workshop program and resources – Geomorphology and floodplain management – Gatton 29 March 2017
/0 Comments/in News /by EditorExploring floodplain management through the lens of geomorphology: science for practitioners at this full day workshop at Gatton
Heading to 2017 – what is install for the collective?
/0 Comments/in News /by EditorIf you thought 2016 was an impressive year for Flood Community of Practice activity, look what is installed for 2017