Green Infrastructure: A Strategy for Flood Risk Mitigation in Coastal Communities
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- January 25, 2022
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Overview
Coastal communities prone to flooding may benefit from the implementation of green infrastructure. Green infrastructure can help mitigate the adverse effects of flood damage and promote water drainage. This publication presents several types of green infrastructure and their benefits. (2 Pages)
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