Case Study 1 Flood Mitigation - the River Po- Emiglia Romagna Flashcards
What is the Po River floodplain known for?
It is a significant agricultural and economic region prone to severe flooding.
What are some strategies implemented to mitigate flood risks in the Po River floodplain?
River basin management, floodplain restoration, and infrastructure improvements.
What are the financial costs associated with river basin management?
Ongoing maintenance and operational expenses for drainage canals, embankments, and pumping stations.
What is a challenge of coordinating river basin management?
Complexity and coordination between different municipalities and stakeholders.
What is one benefit of effective water management through river basin management?
It helps regulate water flow, reducing the risk of floods during peak rainfall.
What long-term benefit does river basin management provide?
Supports long-term agricultural productivity and reduces catastrophic flood likelihood.
What land use trade-offs are associated with floodplain restoration?
Restoring natural floodplains often requires taking land out of agricultural production.
What is a significant upfront investment required for floodplain restoration?
Land acquisition and ecosystem rehabilitation.
How do restored floodplains mitigate floods?
They act as natural buffers, absorbing excess water during floods.
What environmental benefits does floodplain restoration provide?
Enhances biodiversity and improves ecosystem services, such as water filtration and carbon sequestration.
What are the high costs associated with infrastructure improvements?
Construction and maintenance costs for levees, floodwalls, and pumping stations.
What is a potential negative consequence of hard engineering solutions?
They can disrupt natural river dynamics and habitats.
What immediate benefit do infrastructure improvements provide?
Immediate and reliable protection against flooding.
How do infrastructure improvements contribute to economic stability?
They help maintain economic stability by preventing damage to property, infrastructure, and crops.
What is the overall approach to flood management in the Po River floodplain?
A balanced approach combining infrastructure improvements, river basin management, and floodplain restoration.
What is the most sustainable approach to flood risk management in the Po River floodplain?
Integrating natural solutions like floodplain restoration with traditional infrastructure.
What does the mixed approach to flood management aim to maximize?
Immediate protection while promoting environmental sustainability and long-term resilience.
True or False: Infrastructure improvements are cost-effective in the long term.
False.
