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INLAND PORT COMMUNITY RESILIENCE ROADMAP
Citation:
Whitlock, S. AND R. Baldauf. INLAND PORT COMMUNITY RESILIENCE ROADMAP. U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Washington, DC, EPA/600/R-18/083, 2018.
Impact/Purpose:
Inland ports face significant challenges in the face of extreme weather events. Understanding options and efficacy of methods to reduce environmental impacts and improve resiliency are vital to the economic and social success of these communities. This report details options and assessments to be conducted to evaluate and improve resiliency while reducing adverse environmental effects. This information is vital for community leaders and port authorities to implement resilient environmental and economic strategies
Description:
Inland ports are vulnerable to damage or disruptions from extreme high and low water levels. Extreme water levels can cause periods of flooding or drought and may restrict or alter port operations and freight movement. Those vulnerabilities affect not only the port itself, but also the surrounding port community. Improving the resilience of inland ports and the communities that depend on them will become increasingly important in the future as water levels become more variable and extreme.