Articles | Volume 22, issue 11
https://doi.org/10.5194/hess-22-5657-2018
https://doi.org/10.5194/hess-22-5657-2018
Research article
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01 Nov 2018
Research article |  | 01 Nov 2018

Challenges to implementing bottom-up flood risk decision analysis frameworks: how strong are social networks of flooding professionals?

James O. Knighton, Osamu Tsuda, Rebecca Elliott, and M. Todd Walter

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Decision-making for flood risk management is often the collective effort of professionals within government, NGOs, private practice, and advocacy groups. Our research investigates differences among flood experts within Tompkins County, New York (USA). We explore how they differ in their perceptions of flooding risk, desired project outcomes, and knowledge. We observe substantial differences among experts, and recommend formally acknowledging these perceptions when engaging in flood management.