20 Years After Katrina

Bob Jacobsen, an environmental engineer, who has been a consultant for both private and public entities on flooding and groundwater contamination, will discuss what we've learned and what we still need to accomplish in the 20 years since Katrina. According to Bob, flood risk management has witnessed astounding advances since the catastrophic inundation of New Orleans in August 2005. Nevertheless, there are ten fundamental lessons yet to be fully recognized and supported. Escalating climate change demands a broad and thorough adoption of basic principles.