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SEMINAR: Innovations in Storm Surge Protection and Coastal Resilience

March 5, 2025
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
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Join us on Wednesday, March 5th at 4:00pm EST!

This seminar will explore global approaches to coastal flood protection and adaptation. Giovanni Cecconi, a leader on the MOSE project in Venice, Italy will discuss the evolving role of storm surge barriers in safeguarding the city amid accelerating sea level rise. Coraggio Maglio of the US Army Corps of Engineers will highlight holistic resiliency strategies for Galveston Bay, integrating flood protection with environmental restoration. Together, these experts will examine the future of storm surge defense and coastal resilience in the face of sea level rise.