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Refining FEMA Flood-Risk Maps Using Appropriate Technology: A Case Study of Brookings, South Dakota

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In updating the Master Drainage Plan for Brookings, South Dakota, ISG faced challenges reconciling flood risk maps with community experiences. Despite a doubling of the flood-risk area, doubts arose due to discrepancies with historical records and incomplete evaluations of existing flood-reduction efforts. Using InfoWorks ICM software, ISG employed advanced modeling techniques to generate a more accurate flood map, enabling prioritization of mitigation projects. Stakeholder engagement ensured realistic modeling, leading to actionable results and strategies for water quality improvement. This approach underscores the importance of informed modeling in building resilient communities amid climate change uncertainties.

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  • Learn about how InfoWorks ICM software's advanced modeling capabilities can provide an advantage to master drainage plan studies.
  • Learn about engaging FEMA and communities early to foster active involvement and communication, addressing climate change uncertainty.
  • Learn how to use data tracking, visual flood mapping, and enhanced efficiency when modeling flood scenarios.

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  • Jacob Rischmiller
    Jacob holds a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from Minnesota State University, Mankato, and has been with ISG, a nationally recognized architecture, engineering, environmental, and planning firm since 2015. As the Water Resources Practice Group Leader, he brings extensive expertise in watershed modeling, planning, and policy discussions. Guiding a team of skilled engineers, he fosters an environment of critical thinking and project rationale, resulting in thoughtful and tailored solutions to public and private clients. Specializing in surface water design and implementation, he identifies opportunities to maximize water quality and ecological diversity to mitigate impact on natural resources. Jacob's proficiency in hydraulic and hydrology modeling, using Autodesk InfoWorks ICM/XPSWMM software, is a key component of his work, encompassing projects from stormwater mitigation to wetland restoration. He will present ISG's advanced InfoWorks ICM modeling and discuss how his team reconciled flood risk maps with community experiences to create a Master Drainage Plan for Brookings, South Dakota.
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