Our 2022 North Coast Floods case study is an excellent resource for teaching a contemporary hazard in the Human-Environment Interactions topic. The 2022 North Coast Floods chapter explores a catchment wide approach to flood management after devastating floods in the Richmond River Catchment (North Coast NSW) in 2022.
Did you know that up to 2 million fish and crustaceans died in one flood event in the Richmond River estuary?
There are opportunities to rethink the management of floods beyond flood mitigation to adaptation and resilience - meeting the challenge increasingly intense extreme weather events. Need convincing? Listen to this PODCAST - it covers many aspects of this case study and raises interesting discussion ideas such as re-swamping the swamp. Great Geography! Ocean Protect Podcast: The Lismore floods with Dr Mitchell Call & Dr James Sipp The presenters describe the flood, the incredible rescue efforts, the subsequent estuarine health impacts, climate change, and what can be done to mitigate future flood impacts in Lismore and the wider Wilsons and Richmond River area. Lots to discuss. Lots to watch. Lots to consider
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