Policy Program
Water and the Coasts: Opportunity, Vulnerability, and Risk Management
Water is simultaneously a resource and a threat. It is centrally important to every aspect of socioeconomic wellbeing and water becomes a hazard when there is too much, too little, or if the quality is poor. The opportunities and challenges posed by water are especially acute at the coasts, which are both major resources and often highly vulnerable to extreme events. Coastal communities are also particularly sensitive to changes in land use, population distributions, and climate. This memo identifies seven ways to enhance coastal risk management.
Toward an Integrated Approach to Water
This study synthesizes the results from three previous AMS Policy Program studies on water.
Opportunities for Forecast-Informed Water Resources Management
This study analyzes how the forecasting and water resource communities could work together to improve water resource management across the United States.
Harnessing Science and Technology for National Benefit
The application of new knowledge for societal benefit is pivotal to the future of nations and global society. As described in this study, the United States has a significant opportunity to accelerate the transition of research into beneficial operations and services that serve the national interest.
January 2017
A Reset for U.S. Natural Hazards Policy? Lessons from Harvey, Irma, and Maria
Hurricanes Harvey, Irma, and Maria subjected the United States and its sovereign territory to an unexpected and unwelcome stress test. This AMS Policy Program study is based, in part, on a workshop that occurred on November 15-16, 2017 and included pre-event online discussion of key topics.
May 2018
- Water and the Coasts: Opportunity, Vulnerability, and Risk Management
- Toward an Integrated Approach to Water
- Opportunities for Forecast-Informed Water Resources Management
- Harnessing Science and Technology for National Benefit
- A Reset for U.S. Natural Hazards Policy? Lessons from Harvey, Irma, and Maria
About the Policy Program
The Policy Program promotes understanding and use of science and services relating to weather, water, and climate. Our goal is to help the nation, and the world, avoid risks and realize opportunities associated with the Earth system.
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- Water and the Coasts: Opportunity, Vulnerability, and Risk Management
Water is simultaneously a resource and a threat. It is centrally important to every aspect of socioeconomic wellbeing and water becomes a hazard when there is too much, too little, or if the quality is poor. The opportunities and challenges posed by water are especially acute at the coasts, which are both major resources and often highly vulnerable to extreme events. Coastal communities are also particularly sensitive to changes in land use, population distributions, and climate. This memo identifies seven ways to enhance coastal risk management.
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- Toward an Integrated Approach to Water
This study synthesizes the results from three previous AMS Policy Program studies on water.
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- Opportunities for Forecast-Informed Water Resources Management
This study analyzes how the forecasting and water resource communities could work together to improve water resource management across the United States.
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- Harnessing Science and Technology for National Benefit
The application of new knowledge for societal benefit is pivotal to the future of nations and global society. As described in this study, the United States has a significant opportunity to accelerate the transition of research into beneficial operations and services that serve the national interest.
January 2017
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- A Reset for U.S. Natural Hazards Policy? Lessons from Harvey, Irma, and Maria
Hurricanes Harvey, Irma, and Maria subjected the United States and its sovereign territory to an unexpected and unwelcome stress test. This AMS Policy Program study is based, in part, on a workshop that occurred on November 15-16, 2017 and included pre-event online discussion of key topics.
May 2018