Palm Beach Sea Level Rise Storm Surge Modeling

Shafer Consulting provided scientific mapping and modelling services to Palm Beach County under contract with Calvin Giordano & Assoc. With the latest LIDAR elevation data, we used GIS to model the potential effect of sea level rise on the coastal community of Palm Beach County, Florida, under four possible future scenarios: 3 feet of sea level rise (SLR), and 3 ft SLR plus storm surge from Category 1, 3 and 5 hurricanes, respectively. Community vulnerability to the resulting inundation zones was evaluated along multiple dimensions, including: Critical Facilities, Ecosystems, Economy, Coastal Resources, Water Resources, and Population.

Coastal Watershed Initiative

Dr. Jennifer Shafer and Dr. David Shafer were recently appointed Project Coordinators for New College's Coastal Watershed Initiative. New College of Florida was awarded a New Florida Intitiative Grant for integrated research, education and policy outreach for Southwest Florida watersheds. The project includes organizing and hosting the Sarasota Bay Watershed Symposium and developing science, managment and education outreach tools through the Sarasota Water Atlas. Sign up to receive info and updates as the project unfolds!
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Mote Welcomes New Adjunct Scientists

Dr. David Shafer and Dr. Jennifer Shafer were recently appointed Adjunct Scientists at Mote Marine Laboratory in Sarasota, Florida. Mote Marine Laboratory is a leader in marine research with seven centers for marine research, the public Mote Aquarium and an Education Division specializing in public programs for all ages. Shafer Consulting looks forward to collaborating with Mote scientists in Coastal Ecology, Coral Reefs, Fisheries and Marine Policy. http://www.shafer-consulting.org