Closing the Gap Between Climate Projections and Policy

Abstract Submission: There is an abundance of research regarding climate change and it’s impacts on our stormwater infrastructure; from the International Pannel on Climate Change Sixth Assessment Report, the Fifth National Climate Assessment, and a host of research from universities and government agencies. With the help of Applied Weather Services, Mile High Flood District analyzed 38 years of data at 243 precipitation gages across the Denver Metropolitan area used the CMIP6 ensemble of climate models to simulate future rainfall projections.
While there is an abundance of climate research, there is also a huge inconsistency in how this information is understood and applied by local agencies, and how this information affects the long-term decisions made in our communities. Our team at Mile High Flood District will use the climate analysis to bridge the gap between climate projections and the policies that shape community development.

Learning Objectives/Expected Outcome (Optional) : Attendees will learn how to meld scientific research with practical implementation