Project

Green Stormwater Infrastructure for Climate Resilience in Cape Canaveral

Full Title: NSF CIVIC-FA Track A: Assessing the Performance of Green Stormwater Infrastructure for Climate Adaptation and Coastal Resilience in the City of Cape Canaveral
The project aims to assess the performance of green stormwater infrastructure (GSI) for climate adaptation and coastal resilience in Cape Canaveral. It involves technical training, community engagement, and policy development to support the implementation and replication of GSI strategies.
Lead Investigator: Dr. Holly Abeels, University of Florida, habeels@ufl.edu
Collaborator: East Central Florida Regional Planning Council
Award Amount: $25,000
Year Funded: 2024
Award Period: 10/02/2023 – 09/30/2024

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