Green Infrastructure and the Oroville Dam
Source
Authors
Sierra Climate Adaptation and Mitigation Partnership (Sierra CAMP), Capitol Region Climate Readiness Collaborative (CRC)
Published
2017
Description
This report examines green infrastructure's capacity to manage flood risk, focusing on the Sierra Nevada and Capital Region of Northern California and using the Oroville Dam as a case study. The authors explore co-benefits to both urban and rural communities, upstream and downstream of green infrastructure.
Climate Impact Tags
Drought
Extreme heat
Extreme storms
Flooding
Snowpack
Temperature
Wildfire
Adaptation Planning Guide Phases
Phase 3: Define Adaptation Framework and Strategies
Resource Type Tags
Communication or educational material
Planning and policy guidance
Project or example
Topics
Extent: Alpine County, Amador County, Calaveras County, El Dorado County, Inyo County, Mariposa County, Mono County, Nevada County, Placer County, Plumas County, Sierra County, Tuolumne County
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Last updated: March 22, 2023