Dennis, L., Bateman, B., Wright, W., Duke, D. 2013. Proactive Flood and Drought Management, Volume I: A Selection of Applied Strategies and Lessons Learned from around the United States. American Water Resources Association and Oregon Water Resources Department.

Climate change, Management, Planning, Floods, Climate, Drought, Extreme events

This report aims to provide planners and decision-makers with information and guidance on flood and drought responses in the face of the United States’ increasingly extreme climate patterns. The report defines proactive management and includes eight case studies of local efforts to manage floods and droughts. The report then identifies themes and lessons learned from these local examples, and it provides resources for additional guidance.