Cover
Title Page
Copyright
Preface
Contents
Figures
Summary
Acknowledgments
Abbreviations
Chapter One: Introduction
Forces at Work on the Louisiana Coast
The Risk of Coastal Flooding Is Rising
Diverse Range and Large Number of Possible Solutions
The Future Is Uncertain
Evolution of the Master Planning Process
New Analytical Capabilities Informed the Planning Framework
Accounting for Deep Uncertainty Using Scenarios
Systems Models, CLARA, and Innovative Flood Risk Modeling
The Planning Tool and Innovative Decisionmaking
Supporting CPRA Decisionmaking with Analysis
Determining How To Allocate Funds Across Project Types
Ensuring Robustness for the Uncertain Future
Louisiana’s 2012 Comprehensive Master Plan for a Sustainable Coast
Next Steps for Louisiana
Growing Vulnerability of Coastal Regions
Costs of Coastal Flooding
There Are Many Different Types of Strategies to Consider to Reduce Risks and Restore Coastal Landscapes
Public Participation Is Essential Throughout the Planning Process
A Sustainable Long-Term Strategy Must Be Robust and Adaptive
Building on Louisiana’s Planning Experience
Appendix: A Brief Description of Robust Decision Making
References