GSA members are invited to submit comments and suggestions regarding the following Position Statement draft by 15 June. Go to https://www.geosociety.org/PositionStatements to learn more and submit comments. Across the United States and worldwide, flooding is the deadliest and most costly natural disaster. The rising costs of flooding largely result from continued development of flood-prone land and modifications to river and coastal systems, amplified by climate change. By most metrics, the U.S. is losing the fight to manage the nation's flood risk. Science provides tools for quantifying flood risk, estimating future conditions, balancing human uses of flood-plains with ecosystem services, and identifying effective mitigation strategies. The Geological Society of America recommends policies that move the U.S. toward long-term resilience, focusing on pathways toward sustainable floodplain management and flood-risk reduction.
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