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Combining Co$ting Nature and Suitability Modeling to Identify High Flood Risk Areas in Need of Nature-Based Services
Sara Prybutok1, Galen Newman1, Kayode Atoba2
1Department of Landscape Architecture and Urban Planning, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX 77843, USA.
Nature-based solutions (NBS) are crucial for coastal flood protection. This study quantifies NBS along the Texas Coast, revealing limited high-service areas and vulnerability due to development.
Area of Science:
- Environmental Science
- Coastal Management
- Ecosystem Services
Background:
- Coastal development increases flood risk and reduces ecosystem services.
- Impervious surfaces diminish natural flood mitigation capabilities.
- Nature-based solutions (NBS) offer a promising approach to enhance coastal resilience.
Purpose of the Study:
- To quantify ecosystem services provided by NBS along the Texas Coast.
- To assess the suitability of areas for NBS implementation using modeling outputs.
- To identify vulnerable coastal areas at risk from reduced NBS due to development.
Main Methods:
- Applied Co$ting Nature model outputs to suitability models.
- Quantified ecosystem services related to flood mitigation.
- Analyzed spatial distribution of NBS in the Houston-Galveston coastal area.
Main Results:
- Only 13% of the Houston-Galveston coastal area exhibits high NBS.
- A significant portion of the area shows moderate NBS, posing future risk.
- Development trends indicate a potential decline in NBS provision.
Conclusions:
- Targeted implementation of NBS is essential for vulnerable coastal zones.
- Vulnerability assessments guide strategic NBS deployment for flood risk reduction.
- Integrating NBS into coastal management protects communities and property.
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