Southeast Florida Regional Climate Change Compact:

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1 Southeast Florida Regional Climate Change Compact: A local government collaboration to address climate change and sea level rise NOAA Climate Community of Practice Workshop June 12, 2012 Dr. Jennifer Jurado Broward County

2 Genesis of the Compact Shared recognition of regional vulnerabilities and challenges Low lying coastal community Environment and economy shaped by water Common airshed, watershed, climate, and natural resources Regional transportation system Concurrent but uncoordinated efforts

3 Threats to public and private infrastructure Coastal/Tidal Flooding Inland Flooding Beach Erosion Wind Damage Impacts on water supplies Water shortages Salt water intrusion Implications for SE FL Compromised natural systems Everglades Coral Reefs

4 SE FL Climate Change Compact Fully Ratified January 2010 Commitments include: Policy Collaboration Develop Regional Tools Unified SLR Projection Inundation Maps GHG Emissions Baseline Create a Regional Action Plan Mitigation and adaptation strategies Convene Annual Summits )

5 Compact Management Structure (Administrators & Managers) Mayors and/or Boards of County Commissioners & Municipal Leaders Policy Development, Coordination & Advocacy Team Compact Staff Steering Committee Regional Climate Team Summit Logistics Team Facilitated Process

6 Collaborating Partners Lending Expertise

7 Regional GHG Baseline

8 Unified Sea Level Rise Projection Key West Timeline of Sea Level Rise in SE FL 1 foot = foot = foot =

9 Vulnerability Work Group Inundation Mapping Regional digital elevation model 1, 2, and 3 foot scenarios Common method to express potential risk Identifies areas with LiDAR elevation at the mean higher high water line Vulnerability Analysis Prioritized infrastructure for analysis Tested geospatial analytical methods Included uncertainty

10 Economic Assessment Taxable Value of Property Monroe Broward Palm Beach 1 foot $ 2,763,294, $ 403,069, $ 396,618, foot $ 8,388,138, $ 1,751,104, $ 1,251,877, foot $ 15,087,755, $ 6,900,509, $ 3,559,471,158.00

11 Regional Action Plan Planning Process Topical Work Groups: Built Environment Transportation Land and Natural Systems Developed recognitions and would assist with response to public comment Focus on gaining efficiency and effectiveness through regional strategies and coordination 135+ participants

12 Report Structure and Participants Planning Areas Sustainable Community and Transportation Planning Water Supply, Management and Infrastructure Risk Reduction and Emergency Management Energy and Fuel Natural Systems and Agriculture Outreach and Public Policy Participants Fed, State, local governments Water Managers/utility directors Economic Development Planning Agencies Emergency Management Transportation Consultant Engineers USGBC Environmental Academics

13 SE Florida Draft Regional Climate Chance Action Released December 9, 2011 Deliverable for the 3 rd Annual Summit Includes 106 recommendations Posted for 90 days of public comment

14 Refinements Development of Implementation Matrix as a companion document Partners Timelines Resources Measures Discussion of governance and authorities with respect to implementation Creation of separate focal area specific to agriculture

15 ADVANCING IMPLEMENTATION

16 Pre-High Tide Event

17 High Tide Event

18 Pre-High Tide Event

19 High Tide Event

20 Sustainable Practices Adaptation Action Area 2010 Amendment to state law advanced by Compact ( (1), F.S.) Provides for designation by local governments as part of Comp Plan Purpose is to prioritize infrastructure and funding for SLR adaptation improvements and resiliency. Advancing through local Comp Plan Amendments and Project of Special Merit with Florida DEO. Las Olas Example Potential Adaptation Action Area for Stormwater Improvements

21 Enhancing Tools Refine Vulnerability Maps use models to evaluate climate impacts on drainage and flood control systems and test adaptation improvements with consideration for: Water management infrastructure New hydrologic baseline Extreme high tides Design storm events Coastal A Zone Flood Map Designations consider map results in assessment of coastal vulnerabilities and planning needs (enhance to account for SLR). )

22 Refining Standards Update Community Flood Maps to reflect predicted sea level rise Use to advance new design criteria for: Surface water management systems Transportation planning Base floor elevations.

23 Water Resources Water Management o Regional hydraulic and hydrologic models to evaluate influence of changing climate on water management infrastructure and identify adaptation strategies. Wellfields Saltwater Intrusion Front o Regional establishment and monitoring of saltwater front o Regional saltwater models to support assessment and management of water supplies.

24 Natural Resources Coastal Resource Conservation Leverage work of Florida Reef Resilience Program s Climate Change Action Plan for Florida s Coral Reef System Work to advance management strategies that conserve, protect, and enhance the adaptive capacity of coastal and marine resources. Convene a regional Interagency Coastal Oceans Task Force of elected officials and user groups

25 Compact Timeline Development Implementation Ratify Compact Technical Baselines Work Groups Draft Action Plan Public Comment Finalize Action Plan Advance Strategies 7 County Expansion Refine Tools Propose New Stds Jan May Sep Jan May Sep Jan May Sep Jan May Sep Jan May Sep Jan May

26 Summary Regional Action Plan can be implemented all or in part by partners Individual circumstances will influence prioritization (resources, governance, authority, local needs) Utilizes existing systems, planning and regulatory processes, and authorities for implementation Provides 5-year guidance with technical updates expected in shorter timeframe

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