Update on the State Flood Assessment Mindy Conyers, Ph.D. May 16, 2018 TCEQ Environmental Trade Fair
Texas Water Development Board 1957 1997 2013 2015 2017 $2B NGDC/NOAA 1956
GOALS Assess risk and roles Estimate flood mitigation costs Envision the future of flood planning in Texas Gap analysis: What more needs to be done? What needs to be done better? 4
GOALS will provide a comprehensive understanding will incorporate broad input from stakeholders will not standardize project evaluations or prioritize projects for funding of existing programs, risks, and needs for floodplain management and mitigation
TIMELINE
STAKEHOLDER OUTREACH
STAKEHOLDER OUTREACH plus REGIONAL CHAMPIONS
www.TexasFloodAssessment.com
March 6
April 9
EARLY SURVEY RESULTS
www.TexasFloodAssessment.com Mindy.Conyers@twdb.texas.gov 512-463-5102