Common Resources

Land Conservation and Sea Level Rise—Florida Edition

If you’re a fan of crime fiction with a dash of humor, you might have read some of Carl Hiaasen’s books—Skinny Dip, Nature Girl, Paradise Screwed, to name three. If so, you’ve probably noticed Hiaasen’s love of nature, specifically the wild and woolly swamps and back woods of south Florida. In early November, Hiaasen wrote […]

Valuing Conservation in the Context of Climate Change

In the twentieth century, flooding caused more deaths and property damage in the United States than any other natural disaster. Most climate models predict that flooding will worsen in the future, a prospect that is leading a growing number of communities to explore the use of natural areas as protection against extreme events. These areas […]

First Wednesday Event: Green Infrastructure Video and Slides Available

We’ve posted video and slides from our most recent First Wednesday event on the topic of green infrastructure, something that is emerging as a cost-effective alternative for, or supplement to, gray infrastructure. You can find it here and event details are below the fold. If you can’t make it to RFF events in person you can […]