Urban Flooding in the Great Lakes States: A Municipality / Utility Survey Report
Type
Policy Brief or Report
Year
2012
Level
City or Town, County
State(s)
All States, Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Wisconsin
Policy Areas
Community Development, Environment & Natural Resources
This report highlights the prevalence and cost of flooding in the Great Lakes region and emphasizes the need for increased investment in green infrastructure and the adoption of flood mitigation strategies. The report also uses survey data to examine the impact of urban flooding and the state of municipal water infrastructure.