#horizontal-levee

[ follow ]
#sea-level-rise #nature-based-solutions #flood-protection #living-levee #wastewater-reuse #habitat-restoration
Environment
fromABC7 San Francisco
2 days ago

Palo Alto's horizontal levee passes test, reduces flooding during storms

A horizontal levee in Palo Alto absorbs storm surges and king tides, protecting infrastructure while providing habitat through native plantings.
Environment
fromABC7 San Francisco
1 month ago

'Living' levee in Palo Alto Baylands aims to solve multiple problems with one-of-a-kind solution

A 315-foot horizontal living levee in Palo Alto uses treated wastewater and native plantings to protect habitat and infrastructure from sea-level rise.
[ Load more ]