The
combination of rising sea levels and heavily concentrated development along our
coastlines poses challenges that will only intensify in the future.
All our
shoreline land masses, of course, have been formed by the collision of land and
sea, but they now face unprecedented challenges. Hard decisions will need to be made about
what areas to protect, and also regarding the hard truth that some coastal
properties will need to be surrendered to the seas.
During this
session, attendees will be given an overview of past practices, but will also
be provided with a review of the latest thinking and technological developments
as the world faces this immense challenge.
Speaker: Peter Hanrahan
Peter Hanrahan is a Certified Professional in Erosion and
Sediment Control, and has more than 43 years of industry experience. In addition to presentations in Taiwan and
the Dominican Republic, Peter has also presented at the national level for many
organizations, including the International Erosion Control Association, Land
Improvement Contractors of America, the Geotechnical Fabrics Institute, the
National Working Waterfront Network, and the American Water Works Association.
His articles have been published in many magazines, including
Erosion Control, Land & Water, Geosynthetics, and Landscape Architect &
Specifier News.
He has also assisted with the development of erosion control
standards with the Illinois Tollway Authority, and the State Departments of
Transportation in New Hampshire, Vermont, Maine, Oklahoma, Missouri, Arkansas, Illinois and Canada.