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Sea Level Rise Misconceptions in Broward County, FL
Title
Sea Level Rise Misconceptions in Broward County, FL.
Creator
Bolter, Keren P., Hindle, Tobin, Graduate College
Abstract/Description
Global climate change stressors downscale to specific local vulnerabilities, thus requiring tailored adaptation strategies. Southeast Florida is uniquely vulnerable in terms of exposure to sea level rise due to low-lying porous limestone geology, high-valued coastal properties, treasured ecosystems, and dense populations at risk. Coastal populations are particularly at risk due to erosion, inundation and storm surge, but interior populations are also susceptible to rising water tables and...
Show moreGlobal climate change stressors downscale to specific local vulnerabilities, thus requiring tailored adaptation strategies. Southeast Florida is uniquely vulnerable in terms of exposure to sea level rise due to low-lying porous limestone geology, high-valued coastal properties, treasured ecosystems, and dense populations at risk. Coastal populations are particularly at risk due to erosion, inundation and storm surge, but interior populations are also susceptible to rising water tables and extended periods of inundation amplified by SLR. Robust SLR adaptation options require significant economic costs that people may not be willing to pay for if they do not understand their real risk. If perceived risk does not adequately line up with actual risk, the necessary strategies may not be implemented.
This study aims to compare perceived risk to actual risk to sea level rise in Broward County, FL. Perceived risk of residents, measured via an online survey, was layered over actual risk in terms of flooding, storm surge, and loss of property. Using GIS, a coastal vulnerability index was constructed for the actual risk, and principal component analysis identified the key factors influencing perceived risk. Results show where risk is underestimated, realistic, or overestimated, quantified both spatially and demographically. The concerns of residents are misaligned with the true vulnerability on many impacts, while others were very accurately understood. There are many opportunities for resilience that require preparation and adaptation. The first step to solving a problem is acknowledging that it exists. Where should outreach be targeted for increasing awareness?
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Date Issued
2014
PURL
http://purl.flvc.org/fau/fd/FA00005139
Format
Document (PDF)
Feeder Canal effects on Nutrient Levels in Florida's Intracoastal Waterway
Title
Feeder Canal effects on Nutrient Levels in Florida's Intracoastal Waterway.
Creator
Herrick, Laurie, Hindle, Tobin
Abstract/Description
Water Pollution is a serious issue in South Florida’s coastal waters with runoff being a major concern. Fertilizers are washed off lawns and golf courses and into storm drains and dumped into the intracoastal waters. This runoff causes change in water chemistry due to the high level of nutrients. This research examines the relationship between feeder canals and nutrient levels in South Florida’s intracoastal waterways. Water samples will be collected from two sites, one with many feeder...
Show moreWater Pollution is a serious issue in South Florida’s coastal waters with runoff being a major concern. Fertilizers are washed off lawns and golf courses and into storm drains and dumped into the intracoastal waters. This runoff causes change in water chemistry due to the high level of nutrients. This research examines the relationship between feeder canals and nutrient levels in South Florida’s intracoastal waterways. Water samples will be collected from two sites, one with many feeder canals and one with no feeder canals. Nutrient levels from these sites will be measured at three different tide levels, high tide, low tide and slack tide. A comparison of the results between sites and type of tide will be done to determine if the presence of feeder canals influences the levels of nutrients in the surrounding intracoastal waters.
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Date Issued
2014
PURL
http://purl.flvc.org/fau/fd/FA0005022
Subject Headings
College students --Research --United States.
Format
Document (PDF)
Vegetation Community Changes in Response to Hydrology at the A.R.M. Loxahatchee National Wildlife Refuge
Title
Vegetation Community Changes in Response to Hydrology at the A.R.M. Loxahatchee National Wildlife Refuge.
Creator
Kepley, Janna Ellis, Hindle, Tobin, Graduate College
Abstract/Description
A spatial analysis of vegetation community changes over time at the Arthur R. Marshall National Loxahatchee Wildlife Refuge will be conducted in order to identify relationships with variations in water level and water quality. The analysis will use existing current and historical data in the refuge, including water gages, vegetation surveys, fire burn data, Lidar based digital elevation data and aerial photography acquired from the United States Fish and Wildlife Service, Everglades Depth...
Show moreA spatial analysis of vegetation community changes over time at the Arthur R. Marshall National Loxahatchee Wildlife Refuge will be conducted in order to identify relationships with variations in water level and water quality. The analysis will use existing current and historical data in the refuge, including water gages, vegetation surveys, fire burn data, Lidar based digital elevation data and aerial photography acquired from the United States Fish and Wildlife Service, Everglades Depth Estimation Network EDEN, South Florida Water Management District and other sources. Understanding how vegetation boundaries and dominant species shift over time in response to water level changes and other hydrological factors will allow the National Wildlife Refuge, and other scientists, to create more responsive conservation and maintenance plans for the wetland refuge.
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Date Issued
2015
PURL
http://purl.flvc.org/fau/fd/FA00005889
Format
Document (PDF)
Distribution and Habitat Use of the Gopher Tortoise in a Declining Southeast Florida Conservation Area
Title
Distribution and Habitat Use of the Gopher Tortoise in a Declining Southeast Florida Conservation Area.
Creator
Scholl, Joshua, Hindle, Tobin, Frazier, Evelyn
Abstract/Description
FAU's Office of Undergraduate Research and Inquiry hosts an annual symposium where students engaged in undergraduate research may present their findings either through a poster presentation or an oral presentation.
Date Issued
2011
PURL
http://purl.flvc.org/fau/fd/FA00005449
Format
Document (PDF)