Game of Floods - Foggy Hollow
15 Year Results - No Storm
Assignment: Locate your chosen action(s) in the list below and record your results in your notebook.
Once complete, continue to Step 2c at the bottom of the page.
Green Landscaping
The rain gardens are still going strong, and people have noticed that they really help keep water away from basements during normal rainstorms. Dry basements mean less mold and a healthier living environment in houses. In addition to the green features built 15 years ago by the town, many residents have built their own!
Points: 1
Step Two:
Roll the dice to see if there was a storm at 5 years, then click on the corresponding link below to see the results. Record your results in your notebook.
5 Year Results
Restore the Wetland
The floodplain wetland is well established and a popular spot for bird watchers. It does seem to help regulate water levels in Foggy Hollow River, particularly during spring snow melt when the river used to flood. People are happy there is less flooding.
Points: 2
Step Two:
Roll the dice to see if there was a storm at 5 years, then click on the corresponding link below to see the results. Record your results in your notebook.
5 Year Results
Build a Levee
There have been no floods since the levee was built! There have been some issues with erosion of the levee – the town has to spend a lot of money every year to maintain it. The flow rates in Foggy Hollow River have increased, and water quality downstream has declined while flood issues have increased. Some people from those communities blame the Foggy Hollow levee.
Points: 1
Step Two:
Roll the dice to see if there was a storm at 5 years, then click on the corresponding link below to see the results. Record your results in your notebook.
5 Year Results
Managed Retreat
More than half the houses closest to the river have been removed. Foggy Hollow now has a popular riverside park - people are surprised that there used to be houses there!
Points: 3
Step Two:
Roll the dice to see if there was a storm at 5 years, then click on the corresponding link below to see the results. Record your results in your notebook.
5 Year Results
Wetland + Green Landscaping
The floodplain wetland and the rain gardens are still going strong! The wetland is a popular spot for bird watchers, and it does seem to help regulate water levels in Foggy Hollow River, particularly during spring snow melt when the river used to flood. People have noticed that they really help keep water away from basements during normal rainstorms. Both of these features look great, have been great for the environment, and have helped Foggy Hollow stay dry!
Points: 3
Step Two:
Roll the dice to see if there was a storm at 5 years, then click on the corresponding link below to see the results. Record your results in your notebook.
5 Year Results
Wetland + Levee
The floodplain wetland and the levee have definitely brought Foggy Hollow River under control – no more spring flooding! The levee is expensive to maintain, but everyone agrees it is worth it. The wetland has become a popular birdwatching spot.
Points: 3
Step Two:
Roll the dice to see if there was a storm at 5 years, then click on the corresponding link below to see the results. Record your results in your notebook.
5 Year Results
Levee + Green Landscaping
There have been no floods since the levee was built! There have been some issues with erosion of the levee – the town has to spend a lot of money every year to maintain it. The rain gardens are popular and seem to help the wetter parts of Foggy Hollow drain faster when it rains – a lot of people have built their own. The flow rates in Foggy Hollow River have increased, and water quality downstream has declined while flood issues have increased – some people from those communities blame the Foggy Hollow levee.
Points: 2
Step Two:
Roll the dice to see if there was a storm at 5 years, then click on the corresponding link below to see the results. Record your results in your notebook.
5 Year Results
Step 2c: 50 Year Results
Determine if there was a storm at 50 years by rolling two dice and adding up the results. A storm occurs if you do not roll at least a 11. Click on the corresponding link below to see the results. Record your results in your notebook.