Browsing by Author "Rodman, Madison G"

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    Green Stormwater Infrastructure Code Audits: Updating Local Regulatory Structures for a Changing Climate
    (2024-03) Carlson, Jessy R; Hinds, Juli Beth; Rodman, Madison G; Sprague, Tiffany A
    The impacts of climate change, such as increasingly intense storms and more frequent floods, mean regulatory frameworks designed to manage stormwater runoff in previous decades may no longer be effective; codes and ordinances may inadvertently prohibit or inhibit the use of nature-based approaches to managing stormwater runoff. To adapt to current and projected climate change scenarios, local governments need updated regulatory frameworks that effectively manage stormwater runoff in a changed climate. Adapting local regulations to promote systematic use of green stormwater infrastructure (GSI) and other nature-based solutions is a key strategy that can contribute to the development of resilient, climate-adapted communities. We worked with ten urban and rural municipalities across the Duluth area to conduct code audits and assist with designing and accomplishing community-specific GSI objectives, and we are currently expanding this project to include Lake and Cook Counties. These participating communities display a diverse array of geographical and demographic characteristics. However, after working with these communities’ technical staff and elected representatives to assess their regulatory structures and internal policies for areas that could be updated to prepare for increased heavy precipitation events, we have noted some important themes regarding needs, challenges, and opportunities that cut across the region. This poster will share what we are hearing from these communities and whether these themes point to emerging climate adaptation needs in Northeast Minnesota.
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    Neighborhood Voices: A Lincoln Park Climate and Water Impacts Survey
    (2024-01) Carlson, Jessy R; Sowers, Maia A; Bliss, Morgan; Rodman, Madison G; Sprague, Tiffany A
    In 2022, a survey of Lincoln Park neighborhood residents’ perspectives and observations was conducted in order to better understand community perspectives on solutions and challenges related to flooding in the neighborhood. The results of this survey suggest that respondents are concerned about increased flooding in their communities. Survey respondents reported that they feel it is the responsibility of the city and state to manage the problem, but also reported that they want more information about what they can do to mitigate the risk themselves. Additionally, they reported that they value existing green and blue spaces, and want more of them; they also stated that they feel it is important that these spaces serve to manage stormwater in addition to providing social benefits to community members. This document reports the results of that survey.
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    One Community Block at a Time: Addressing community climate challenges with multi-use green infrastructure
    (2022-07) Bliss, Morgan; Rodman, Madison G; Sprague, Tiffany A
    One Block at a Time Project Overview Poster, 2022. This poster presents One Block at a Time project framing and an initial background assessment overview of climate challenges in the Lincoln Park neighborhood of Duluth, Minnesota. In addition, the poster outlines products made for community members to access resources on stormwater, green infrastructure and flood readiness.
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    An Overview of the Lincoln Park Neighborhood: Vulnerability and Resilience
    (2024-01) Carlson, Jessy R; Bliss, Morgan; Rodman, Madison G; Sprague, Tiffany A
    This report is an effort to collect and share information about the Duluth, Minnesota, Lincoln Park neighborhood as a whole, with the intention of providing geographic, demographic, economic, social, and historical context for current and future water-related climate resilience projects. It was developed as part of the 2021-2024 Minnesota Sea Grant One Block at a Time Project.
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    People Want Parks: Results from a Lincoln Park Climate Resilience Survey
    (2023-03) Sowers, Maia A; Rodman, Madison G; Sprague, Tiffany A; Bliss, Morgan
    One Block at a Time Survey Overview Poster, 2023. This poster presents preliminary results from a survey conducted as part of the One Block at a Time project. We conducted a community survey of 100 residents from the Lincoln Park neighborhood in Duluth, Minnesota to understand the climate and water challenges they face, the types of urban green spaces they valued, and what types of green spaces they would like to see in their community. Preliminary results show that 74% of respondents felt it was important to reduce community water damage and 55% were concerned about changes to future water quality. The three most important urban green spaces to residents were parks, bodies of water and trails. This work was one part of the multi-phase One Block project which also included a background assessment of community and climate vulnerabilities for the neighborhood; visioning sessions with community leadership team; and implementation of education and outreach and small-scale green infrastructure projects within the neighborhood during the fall of 2023.
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    Supporting community solutions through the Lake Superior Great Lakes One Water Community of Practice
    (2023-05) Rodman, Madison G; Sprague, Tiffany A
    Lake Superior Great Lakes One Water Community of Practice Overview Poster, 2023. The Lake Superior Great Lakes One Water (GLOW) Community of Practice (CoP) is a catalyst for collaborative community-engaged work on water quantity and quality challenges. GLOW is a supportive network of non-profit, municipal government and academic partners and is a space for connecting, sharing resources and building capacity to collectively increase our community’s resilience. Since its founding in 2018 the Lake Superior GLOW CoP has centered its work on equitably addressing and serving marginalized communities - those most vulnerable to and with the fewest means to adapt to water challenges. In this poster we share how GLOW is both fostering critical community-government collaborations and helping to communicate climate and water science in the western Lake Superior region. A special focus is a case study of current efforts in the Lincoln Park neighborhood of Duluth, Minnesota where we are working with and engaging the community on visioning and implementation of green infrastructure solutions at the small, neighborhood block scale. GLOW’s framework for community engagement and CoP model can be applied and replicated by scientists and outreach professionals to build resilience to water challenges across the Great Lakes region.