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Natural Defenses: Ecological Approaches to Hazards Mitigation

Tue. 3:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., Interlocken C

This panel highlights ecological approaches to reduce mounting risks to communities from climate-related natural hazards. Panelists will discuss how properly managed ecosystems and well-designed policies can reduce disaster risks in ways that benefit people and nature. Panelists will share examples of natural defenses in action and will discuss relevant state and federal policy recommendations.

Moderator:
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Shannon Cunniff, Environmental Defense Fund
Panelists:
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Doug Bellomo, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
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Bill Brown, Association of State Floodplain Managers
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Stacy Small-Lorenz, National Wildlife Federation
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Karen Sudmeier, University of Lausanne
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Brian Willsey, Federal Emergency Management Agency
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