Managed Retreat in the U.S. Gulf Coast Region

Community-Driven Relocation on the Gulf Coast: Regional Meeting and Dissemination Event

April 19, 2024

9:00 AM - 6:30 PM (ET)

Past

Materials

Participant Bios, CDR Dissemination Event

About

We warmly invite you to join us on April 19, 2024 at the Tulane River and Coastal Center to discuss the recent release of the report, Community-Driven Relocation: Recommendations for the U.S. Gulf Coast Region and Beyond. The report describes how climate change has exacerbated historic inequalities and led to cycles of displacement and chronic stress for communities across the region and provides recommendations to guide a path for federal, state, and local policies and programs to better serve those most likely to be displaced.

More than 200 one-billion-dollar disasters have occurred in the United States Gulf Coast region between 1980 and 2023, with the number of disasters doubling annually since 2018. Neither the region nor the nation has a consistent and inclusive process to address risks, raise awareness, or explore options for relocating communities away from environmentally high-risk areas while seeking out and honoring communities’ values and priorities.

This new report from the Board on Environmental Change and Society examines how people and infrastructure relocate, why community input should drive the planning process, and how federal, state, and local policies should prioritize well-being and the establishment of equitable decision-making processes as they support Gulf Coast communities in relocation. Please join us to discuss challenges and opportunities to community-driven relocation and hear from community members, local officials, and other experts about the community perspectives, policies, and recommendations contained in the report.

Additional Information

Is it a Closed Session event?

Not Closed

Contact

Sitara Rahiab

(202) 334-2269
srahiab@nas.edu

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Community-Driven Relocation: Recommendations for the U.S. Gulf Coast Region and Beyond Public Report Launch Seminar

January 30, 2024

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM (ET)

Past

Materials

CDR Public Release Webinar Slidedeck

About

Communities in the U.S. Gulf Coast have endured hundreds of devastating weather events over recent decades with the number of disasters doubling annually since 2018. The variety and frequency of storms have exacerbated historic inequalities and led to cycles of displacement and chronic stress in communities. As disaster recovery costs escalate, state and local governments cannot keep up, while federal recovery programs fall short of state requests for assistance.

This new report from the Board on Environmental Change and Society examines how people and infrastructure relocate, why community input should drive the planning process, and how federal, state, and local policies should should prioritize well-being and the establishment of equitable decision-making processes as they support Gulf Coast communities in relocation.

The Board on Environmental Change and Society will host a public webinar that will include an overview of the study and discussion of the report’s findings, conclusions, and recommendations.

Additional Information

Is it a Closed Session event?

Not Closed

Contact

Sitara Rahiab

(202) 334-2269
srahiab@nas.edu

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Webinar

Virtual Focused Discussion: Mississippi and Alabama Gulf Coast Community Stakeholder Perspectives on Managed Retreat

March 30, 2023

1:00 PM - 4:30 PM (ET)

Past

Agenda

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About

The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine’s ad hoc consensus committee, Managed Retreat in the U.S. Gulf Coast Region, is conducting a study on the movement and relocation of people, infrastructure, and communities away from environmentally high-risk areas. To gather information for this study, the committee is convening a virtual focused discussion of cross-sector community stakeholders from the Mississippi and Alabama Gulf Coast. Participants will share their unique perspectives on the challenges, needs, and opportunities associated with climate-induced relocation and resettlement, including policy and practice considerations, research and data needs, and community engagement strategies. A principal objective of the consensus study is to identify short- and long-term steps necessary for community stakeholders to plan and implement the movement of people away from high-hazard areas in ways that are equitable, culturally-appropriate, adaptive, and resilient to future regional climate conditions.

This virtual event is open to viewing by the public and takes place on Thursday, March 30th from 1:00 PM – 4:30 PM ET.

Additional Information

Is it a Closed Session event?

Not Closed

Contact

Sitara Rahiab

(202) 334-2269
srahiab@nas.edu

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Managed Retreat in the U.S. Gulf Coast Region: Perspectives and Approaches to Property Acquisitions: Challenges and Lessons Learned

December 13, 2022

11:00 AM - 2:30 PM (ET)

Past

Discussion

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The acquisition of flood-prone properties (ie., home buyouts) are voluntary, and sometimes mandatory, transactions of properties from owners to the government so that the purchased areas return to their prior undeveloped state and possibly assist in future flood mitigation. The ultimate goal of this process is to decrease suffering and the loss of life and infrastructure from areas that repetitively flood by relocating people, communities, and livelihoods to less flood-prone areas. Acquisition programs are one of the most institutionalized forms of relocation in the United States and local governments are increasingly utilizing them as a tool for climate adaptation.

A roundtable of experts from across sectors will discuss how acquisition processes and programs operate, offering insight into how such programs can be improved to account for the importance of community ties, placed-based livelihoods, and the wide spectrum of economic realities experienced by those relocating. The roundtable is composed of experts from across sectors in and beyond the Gulf region, including representatives of government agencies, the nonprofit sector, and academia. The roundtable will inform the Committee on Managed Retreat in the U.S. Gulf Coast Region, an ad hoc committee convened by the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. The event will be moderated by members of the study committee.

Additional Information

Is it a Closed Session event?

Not Closed

Contact

Sitara Rahiab

becs@nas.edu

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Managed Retreat in the U.S. Gulf Coast Region Workshop #3 Part 2: Assisted Resettlement and Receiving Communities in Louisiana

July 28, 2022

10:30 AM - 6:00 PM (ET)

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Agenda

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About

The second part of the third workshop of the consensus study, Managed Retreat in the U.S. Gulf Coast Region, will be held on July 28, 2022, in Houma, LA. As part of this workshop, the committee will hear from residents and local officials across the Louisiana Gulf Coast. This part of the third workshop will be held from 9:30 am CT until 5:00 pm CT at the Courtyard by Marriott Houma located at 142 Library Drive, Houma, LA, 70360. The meeting will be held in the Versailles meeting room. The workshop will be web-streamed and open to an in-person audience. An abbreviated agenda is below and a full agenda is available for download below.

Abbreviated Agenda

9:30 - 10:00 AM: Welcome and Introductions

10:00 AM - 12:00 PM: Community Testimonials from the Bayou Region

12:00 - 1:00 PM: Lunch

1:00 - 3:00 PM: Stories from Across Louisiana

3:00 - 4:20 PM: Panel--Health, Housing, and Planning in the Context of Resettling and Receiving Communities

4:20 - 5:00: Closing Remarks

Additional Information

Contact

Sitara Rahiab

becs@nas.edu

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Workshop

Managed Retreat in the U.S. Gulf Coast Region Workshop #3 Part 1: Community Viability and Environmental Change in Coastal Louisiana

July 26, 2022

11:00 AM - 5:00 PM (ET)

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Agenda

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About

The third workshop of the consensus study, Managed Retreat in the U.S. Gulf Coast Region, will be held on July 26, 2022, in Thibodaux, LA. As part of this workshop, the committee will hear from Indigenous representatives from The First Peoples' Conservation Council and other local leaders from the Louisiana Gulf Coast. The first part of the third workshop will be from 10:00 am CT until 4:00 pm CT at Nicholls State University, located at 906 E 1st St, Thibodaux, LA 70301. The meeting will be held in The Donald G. Bollinger Memorial Student Union Ballroom. The workshop will be web-streamed and open to an in-person audience. An agenda is available to download below.

Additional Information

Contact

Sitara Rahiab

becs@nas.edu

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Workshop

Managed Retreat in the U.S. Gulf Coast Region Workshop #2: Opportunities & Challenges of Climate Adaptation on Florida's Gulf Coast

July 12, 2022

9:30 AM - 5:00 PM (ET)

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Agenda

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About

The second workshop of the consensus study, Managed Retreat in the U.S. Gulf Coast Region, will be held on July 12, 2022, in St. Petersburg, FL. As part of this workshop, the committee will hear from residents and local officials across the Florida Gulf Coast. The workshop will be held from 9:30 am ET to 5:00 pm ET at the University of South Florida St. Petersburg located at 140 7th Ave S, St. Petersburg, FL 33701. The meeting will be held in the University Student Center Ballroom. The workshop will be web-streamed and open to an in-person audience.

Abbreviated Agenda for the Workshop in St Petersburg, Florida, July 12, 2022

9:30am Welcoming Remarks

10:00am Community Stories: Opportunities & Challenges of Climate Adaptation

12:20pm Lunch

1:40pm Panel 1: Planning for affordable housing

2:55pm Afternoon Break

3:05pm Panel 2: Effects of environmental risk and displacement on health and
community

4:30pm Reflections from Around the Room & Zoom

4:50pm Summary, Closing Remarks, and Adjourn

5:00 pm Adjourn

**Questions asked during the webstream are anonymous so please add your name if you do not want to be anonymous

Additional Information

Contact

Thomas Thornton

becs@nas.edu

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Workshop

Managed Retreat in the U.S. Gulf Coast Region Workshop #1

June 8 - 9, 2022

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Agenda

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The first workshop of the consensus study, Managed Retreat in the U.S. Gulf Coast Region, will be held June 8 -9, 2022, in Texas. As part of this workshop, the committee will hear from residents and local government officials of the greater Houston metropolitan area and from residents in Port Arthur, TX. The Houston portion of the workshop will be on June 8, from 10 a.m. CT until 3:30 p.m. CT at the Hilton Houston North Hotel located at 12400 Greenspoint Dr, Houston, TX 77060. This portion of the workshop will be web streamed and include an in-person audience. The Port Arthur portion of the workshop will be held on the evening of June 9 in Port Arthur, TX at the Global Triangle Empowerment Center (GTEC) located at 617 Proctor Street, Port Arthur, TX 77640, and is open to an in-person audience.

Abbreviated Agenda for the Workshop in Greenspoint, Houston, June 8th (Full agenda below)

10:00 AM - Welcoming Remarks

10:15 AM - 12:00 PM - Community Testimonials: Buyouts and other forms of Strategic Relocation in Greater Houston

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM - Lunch Break

1:00 PM - 2:10 PM - Panel 1: What can we learn from existing/previous buyout programs and about Houston as a receiving community?

2:10 PM - 3:35 PM - Panel 2: Implications of inequity for displacement, health, and wellbeing

3:35 PM - 3:45 PM - Closing Remarks

3:45 PM - Adjourn

Agenda for Workshop in Port Arthur, June 9th

5:45 PM - Welcoming Remarks

6:00 PM - 6:20 PM - Keynote Speaker: Mr. Hilton Kelley, Founder & Director, Community In-Power and Development Association Inc

6:20 PM - 7:40 PM - Community Testimonials: Perceptions of Environmental Hazards & Decision-making Processes about Relocating from Environmentally High-risk Areas

7:40 PM - 8:15 PM - Community Discussion and Q & A with Consensus Committee

8:15 PM - 8:30 PM - Closing Remarks

8:30 PM - Adjourn

Additional Information

Is it a Closed Session event?

Not Closed

Contact

Thomas Thornton

becs@nas.edu

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Meeting Closed

Managed Retreat in the U.S. Gulf Coast Region: Final Committee Meeting

June 23, 2023

2:00 PM - 3:30 PM (ET)

Past

About

During this meeting, the committee will be coming to a consensus on the conclusions and recommendations for the final draft of the report.

Additional Information

Is it a Closed Session event?

Institution Closed

The following committee members were present at the closed sessions of the event

Janice Barnes (co-chair), Tracie Sempier (co-chair), Kayode Atoba, Gary Belkin, Debra Butler, Craig Colten, Katherine Curtis, Barrett Ristroph, Natalie Snider, Courtney Thomas Tobin

The following topics were discussed in the closed sessions:

During this meeting, the committee reviewed the report's findings, recommendations, and conclusions.

Date of posting of Closed Session Summary:

July 17, 2023

Contact

Sitara Rahiab

(202) 334-2269
srahiab@nas.edu

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Closed

Managed Retreat in the U.S. Gulf Coast Region: Fourth Writing Group Meetings

June 7, 2023

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM (ET)

Past

About

In this fourth series of writing meetings, the subgroups will engage in comprehensive dialogues focusing on finalzing the various topics and the organizational structure of the chapters in the report.

Additional Information

Is it a Closed Session event?

Institution Closed

The following committee members were present at the closed sessions of the event

Chapters 7, 8, and 9 Subgroup (June 7): Janice Barnes, Lynn Goldman, Barrett Ristroph, Tracie Sempier, Natalie Snider, and Gavin Smith

The following topics were discussed in the closed sessions:

In this fourth series of meetings, the subgroups successfully engaged in thorough dialogues, finalizing the various topics and establishing the organizational structure of the chapters in the report.

Date of posting of Closed Session Summary:

November 29, 2023

Contact

Sitara Rahiab

(202) 334-2269
srahiab@nas.edu

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Closed

Managed Retreat in the U.S. Gulf Coast Region: Third Writing Group Meetings

May 11 - 24, 2023

Past

About

In this third series of writing meetings, the subgroups will engage in comprehensive dialogues focusing on the various topics and the organizational structure of the chapters in the report.

Additional Information

Is it a Closed Session event?

Institution Closed

The following committee members were present at the closed sessions of the event

Chapter 2 Subgroup (May 11): Debra Butler and Craig Colten
Chapter 5 and Chapter 6 Subgroup (May 15): Kay Atoba, Barrett Ristroph, and Natalie Snider
Chapter 5 and Chapter 6 Subgroup (May 24): Gary Belkin, Katherine Curtis, and Lynn Goldman

The following topics were discussed in the closed sessions:

In this third series of writing meetings, the subgroups had discussions focusing on the various topics and the organizational structure of the chapters in the report.

The following materials (written documents) were made available to the committee in the closed sessions:

In this third series of meetings, the subgroups successfully engaged in thorough dialogues, finalizing the various topics and establishing the organizational structure of the chapters in the report.

Date of posting of Closed Session Summary:

November 29, 2023

Contact

Sitara Rahiab

(202) 334-2269
srahiab@nas.edu

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Closed

Managed Retreat in the U.S. Gulf Coast Region Committee Meeting 10

May 8, 2023

10:00 AM - 2:00 PM (ET)

Past

About

During this meeting, the committee will discuss the findings, conclusions and recommendations, for each chapter and come to a consensus on finalizing the report.

Additional Information

Is it a Closed Session event?

Institution Closed

The following committee members were present at the closed sessions of the event

Janice Barnes (co-chair), Tracie Sempier (co-chair), Lynn Goldman, Kayode Atoba, Craig Colten, Katherine Curtis, Barrett Ristroph, Natalie Snider, Gavin Smith, Courtney Thomas Tobin

The following topics were discussed in the closed sessions:

The committee deliberated over the findings, conclusions, and recommendations within each chapter, along with the overall structure of the report.

Date of posting of Closed Session Summary:

May 15, 2023

Contact

Sitara Rahiab

(202) 334-2269
srahiab@nas.edu

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Meeting Closed

Managed Retreat in the U.S. Gulf Coast Region: Committee Meeting #9

March 23 - 24, 2023

Past

About

At this meeting, the committee will continue deliberations about the report through a review and discussion of the drafts of each chapter, and discuss potential visuals for the report (maps, graphs, etc.). The meeting will focus on finalizing the findings, conclusions, and recommendations of the report and discuss the next steps ahead of the peer review process.

Additional Information

Is it a Closed Session event?

Institution Closed

The following committee members were present at the closed sessions of the event

Janice Barnes (co-chair), Tracie Sempier (co-chair), Lynn Goldman, Catherine Ross, Natalie Snider, Kayode Atoba, Gary Belkin, Craig Colten, Katherine Curtis, Barrett Ristroph, Gavin Smith, Courtney Thomas Tobin

The following topics were discussed in the closed sessions:

The committee revised the draft report and reached consensus on outstanding discussion points. They reviewed the summary, recommendations, and visuals for the report and discussed the review process, next steps, and milestones to ensure progress on the study.

Date of posting of Closed Session Summary:

March 29, 2023

Contact

Sitara Rahiab

(202) 334-2269
srahiab@nas.edu

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Closed

Managed Retreat in the U.S. Gulf Coast Region: Second Writing Group Meetings

February 28 - March 3, 2023

Past

About

In this second series of writing meetings, the subgroups will engage in comprehensive dialogues focusing on the various topics and the organizational structure of the chapters in the report.

Additional Information

Is it a Closed Session event?

Institution Closed

The following committee members were present at the closed sessions of the event

Working Group 4 (February 28) - Kay Atoba, Gary Belkin, Katherine Curtis, Lynn Goldman, Tracie Sempier, Gavin Smith
Working Group 2 (March 1; March 31): Debra Butler, Craig Colten, Tracie Sempier
Working Group 5 (March 1): Barrett Ristroph, Catherine Ross, Natalie Snider
Working Group 3 (March 2): Debra Butler, Gary Belkin, Katherine Curtis, and Lynn Goldman
Working Group 6 (March 3): Janice Barnes, Barrett Ristroph, Catherine Ross, and Gavin Smith

The following topics were discussed in the closed sessions:

In this second series of meetings, the subgroups successfully engaged in thorough dialogues, finalizing the various topics and establishing the organizational structure of the chapters in the report.

Date of posting of Closed Session Summary:

November 29, 2023

Contact

Sitara Rahiab

(202) 334-2269
srahiab@nas.edu

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Meeting Closed

Managed Retreat in the U.S. Gulf Coast Region: Committee Meeting #8

February 2 - 3, 2023

Past

About

During this closed meeting, the committee will discuss the findings and conclusions of their work and any evidentiary gaps they should focus on. They will also deliberate potential recommendations.

Additional Information

Is it a Closed Session event?

Institution Closed

The following committee members were present at the closed sessions of the event

Janice Barnes (co-chair), Tracie Sempier (co-chair), Debra Butler, Lynn Goldman, Catherine Ross, Natalie Snider, Kayode Atoba, Gary Belkin, Craig Colten, Katherine Curtis, Barrett Ristroph, Gavin Smith, Courtney Thomas Tobin

The following topics were discussed in the closed sessions:

During the meeting, the committee reviewed their progression on the report draft and focused on consolidating their findings, conclusions, and recommendations, as well as effectively conveying the key messages. They also discussed the next steps of the report-writing process.

Date of posting of Closed Session Summary:

February 08, 2023

Contact

Sitara Rahiab

(202) 334-2269
srahiab@nas.edu

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Closed

Managed Retreat in the U.S. Gulf Coast Region: Definition Discussion

January 6, 2023

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM (ET)

Past

About

In this meeting, the subgroup will convene to explore and define the term 'Managed Retreat' and consider various alternative concepts.

Additional Information

Is it a Closed Session event?

Institution Closed

The following committee members were present at the closed sessions of the event

Janice Barnes, Tracie Sempier, Gary Belkin, Barrett Ristroph, Craig Colten, Katherine Curtis, and Natalie Snider

The following topics were discussed in the closed sessions:

In this session, the subgroup engaged in detailed discussions about the meaning of 'Managed Retreat' and evaluated different alternative approaches related to this concept.

Date of posting of Closed Session Summary:

November 28, 2023

Contact

Sitara Rahiab

(202) 334-2269
srahiab@nas.edu

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Closed

Managed Retreat in the U.S. Gulf Coast Region: First Writing Group Meetings

January 5 - 12, 2023

Past

About

In this first series of writing meetings, the subgroups will engage in comprehensive dialogues focusing on the various topics and the organizational structure of the chapters in the report.

Additional Information

Is it a Closed Session event?

Institution Closed

The following committee members were present at the closed sessions of the event

Chapter 4 Subgroup (January 5): Kay Atoba, Gary Belkin, Katherine Curtis, Lynn Goldman, and Tracie Sempier
Chapter 2 Subgroup (January 6): Debra Butler and Craig Colten
Chapter 6 Subgroup (January 11): Kay Atoba, Craig Colten, Lynn Goldman, Barrett Ristroph, Gavin Smith, Catherine Ross, and Natalie Snider
Chapter 5 Subgroup (January 12): Janice Barnes, Barrett Ristroph, Catherine Ross, Gavin Smith, and Natalie Snider

The following topics were discussed in the closed sessions:

In this first series of meetings, the subgroups successfully engaged in thorough dialogues, finalizing the various topics and establishing the organizational structure of the chapters in the report.

Date of posting of Closed Session Summary:

November 28, 2023

Contact

Sitara Rahiab

(202) 334-2269
srahiab@nas.edu

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Closed

Managed Retreat in the U.S. Gulf Coast Region Committee Meeting #7

November 30, 2022

10:30 AM - 3:00 PM (ET)

Past

About

During this closed meeting, the committee will review writing progress and discuss new writing assignments. The meeting will also include a presentation about National Academies report recommendations and policy implications.

Additional Information

Is it a Closed Session event?

Institution Closed

The following committee members were present at the closed sessions of the event

Janice Barnes (co-chair), Tracie Sempier (co-chair), Kayode Atoba, Gary Belkin, Debra Butler, Craig
Colten, Katherine Curtis, Harriet Festing, Lynn Goldman, Lori Hunter (BECS Board), Barrett Ristroph,
Gavin Smith, and Natalie Snider

The following topics were discussed in the closed sessions:

The committee reviewed drafts of each chapter of the report and identified gaps; discussed the conceptual framing and scope of the report; and determined writing assignments ahead of the next committee meeting.

Date of posting of Closed Session Summary:

December 07, 2022

Contact

Sitara Rahiab

becs@nas.edu

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Closed

Managed Retreat in the U.S. Gulf Coast Region: Committee Meeting #6

October 19, 2022

10:00 AM - 2:30 PM (ET)

Past

About

During this meeting, the committee will agree on the outline of the report and identify any informational gaps in the research. The committee will also begin assigning writing assignments and priorities for the preliminary draft of the final report.

Additional Information

Is it a Closed Session event?

Institution Closed

The following committee members were present at the closed sessions of the event

Janice Barnes (co-chair), Tracie Sempier (co-chair), Kayode Atoba, Gary Belkin, Debra Butler, Craig Colten, Katherine Curtis, Harriet Festing, Lynn Goldman, Lori Hunter (BECS Board), Barrett Ristroph, Catherine Ross, Gavin Smith, Natalie Snider, Courtney Thomas Tobin

The following topics were discussed in the closed sessions:

The committee deliberated on the scope of the report, discussed a conceptual framing of the study, reviewed potential webinar topics, and identified chapter writing assignments.

Date of posting of Closed Session Summary:

October 25, 2022

Contact

Sitara Rahiab

becs@nas.edu

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Closed

Managed Retreat in the U.S. Gulf Coast Region: Working Groups to Discuss Workshop Findings

September 14 - 16, 2022

Past

About

During these meetings, the various subgroups will convene to review and deliberate on the outcomes of the workshop. Additionally, they will explore strategies for incorporating these results into the framework of the report.

Additional Information

Is it a Closed Session event?

Institution Closed

The following committee members were present at the closed sessions of the event

Working Group #3 (September 14): Barrett Ristroph, Craig Colten, Courtney Thomas Tobin, and Natalie Snider
Working Group #2 (September 15): Gary Belkin, Debra Butler, Catherine Ross, and Gavin Smith
Working Group #1 (September 16): Harriett Festing, Kay Atoba, Katherine Curtis, and Lynn Goldman

The following topics were discussed in the closed sessions:

In these meetings, the subgroups accomplished a detailed analysis of the workshop findings. Following this, they incorporated these insights into the overall structure of the report.

Date of posting of Closed Session Summary:

November 28, 2023

Contact

Sitara Rahiab

(202) 334-2269
srahiab@nas.edu

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Meeting

Managed Retreat in the U.S. Gulf Coast Region: Committee Meeting #5

August 16, 2022

11:00 AM - 3:30 PM (ET)

Past

About

During the fifth meeting, committee members will discuss findings from the three workshops held in the Gulf Coast region. The meeting contains a brief open session during which committee members will talk about what they saw on a site visit through Louisiana's Bayou Region. The committee will also learn about the report review process and identify next steps for completing the statement of task.

Additional Information

Is it a Closed Session event?

Partially Closed

The following committee members were present at the closed sessions of the event

Janice Barnes (co-chair), Tracie Sempier (co-chair), Kay Atobe, Gary Belkin, Debra Butler, Craig Colten, Katherine Curtis, Harriet Festing, Lynn Goldman, Lori Hunter (BECS Board), Barrett Ristroph, Catherine Ross, Gavin Smith, Natalie Snider, Courtney Thomas Tobin

The following topics were discussed in the closed sessions:

Following a presentation on the consensus review process, the committee participated in a Q&A session. A slideshow of the Southeastern Louisiana Bayou Site Visit was presented during an open session, followed by a closed session discussion about the site visit and the key takeaways from the workshops held on the Gulf Coast. The meeting ended with a committee deliberation about the development of the consensus report.

Date of posting of Closed Session Summary:

August 19, 2022

Contact

Sitara Rahiab

becs@nas.edu

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Closed

Managed Retreat in the U.S. Gulf Coast Region, Committee Site Visit to the Bayou Region of Southeast, LA

July 27, 2022

10:00 AM - 2:00 PM (ET)

Past

About

During the third workshop, committee members plan to visit the Bayou Region of Southeast Louisiana on July 27, 2022, from 9 am – 2 pm CT, weather and time permitting. During the multi-site visit, committee members will have the opportunity to better understand community experiences with displacement and relocation, and the socio-environmental context of communities that reside within and outside of the State's flood protection system. The visit will depart from Thibodaux and include the communities of Isle de Jean Charles, Montegut, Chauvin, Cocodrie, Dulac, Houma, and Schriever. This event is closed to the public.

Additional Information

Is it a Closed Session event?

Institution Closed

The following committee members were present at the closed sessions of the event

Debra Butler, Craig Colten, Harriet Festing, Lori Hunter, Barrett Ristroph, Gavin Smith, Natalie Snider

The following topics were discussed in the closed sessions:

The committee took a driving tour of Louisiana's bayou region, making stops at the Isle de Jean Charles Marina, Chauvin Art and Sculpture Garden, and in Schriever at the new settlement for the Isle de Jean Charles Community. The tour was led by a committee member from Louisiana who is familiar with the region and provided information along the way about the region's history and current events.

Date of posting of Closed Session Summary:

August 04, 2022

Contact

Sitara Rahiab

becs@nas.edu

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Meeting

Managed Retreat in the U.S. Gulf Coast Region Committee Meeting #4

May 16, 2022

11:30 AM - 4:30 PM (ET)

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Agenda

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About

During the fourth meeting, committee members will discuss a draft of the outline for the consensus report and discuss the details of workshops two and three in a closed session. During an open session, Dr. A.R. Siders, Assistant Professor at the University of Delaware, will present to the committee about her expertise as it relates to the study's statement of task.

Additional Information

Is it a Closed Session event?

Partially Closed

The following committee members were present at the closed sessions of the event

Janice Barnes (co-chair), Tracie Sempier (co-chair), Kayode Atoba, Gary Belkin, Debra Butler, Craig Colten, Katherine Curtis, Harriet Festing, Lynn Goldman, Barrett Ristroph, Catherine Ross, Gavin Smith, Natalie Snider

The following topics were discussed in the closed sessions:

The committee discussed outstanding workshop planning issues, including specific locations, participants, and themes. In an open session, the committee listened to a presentation by Dr. A.R. Siders, followed by a question and answer session. The meeting ended with a short follow-up discussion in a closed session.

Date of posting of Closed Session Summary:

May 18, 2022

Contact

Thomas Thornton

becs@nas.edu

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Meeting Closed

Managed Retreat in the U.S. Gulf Coast Region Committee Meeting #3

April 25, 2022

11:30 AM - 4:00 PM (ET)

Past

About

This is the third committee meeting for the consensus study, Managed Retreat in the U.S. Gulf Coast Region. During this meeting, committee members will develop a plan for the first workshop, including the format and composition of panels and other workshop activities. Additionally, the committee will discuss an outline of the consensus report.

Additional Information

Is it a Closed Session event?

Institution Closed

The following committee members were present at the closed sessions of the event

Janice Barnes (co-chair), Tracie Sempier (co-chair), Kayode Atoba, Gary Belkin, Craig Colten, Katherine Curtis, Harriet Festing, Lynn Goldman, Barrett Ristroph, Natalie Snider

The following topics were discussed in the closed sessions:

The committee discussed an agenda outline for the first workshop (including potential formats and participants for community testimonials and participatory activities). Staff presented a draft consensus report outline and the committee provided feedback.

Date of posting of Closed Session Summary:

April 28, 2022

Contact

Thomas Thornton

becs@nas.edu

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Meeting Closed

Managed Retreat in the U.S. Gulf Coast Region: Committee Meeting #2

March 21 - April 1, 2022

Past

About

This is the second committee meeting of a consensus study that is aimed at studying the movement and relocation of people, infrastructure, and communities away from environmentally high-risk areas in the Gulf Coast Region of the United States. The committee will hold a closed session meeting to determine the locations, themes, and participants for a series of public workshops that will be held in the Gulf Coast region of the United States.

Additional Information

Is it a Closed Session event?

Institution Closed

The following committee members were present at the closed sessions of the event

Janice Barnes (Co-Chair), Tracie Sempier (Co-Chair), Kayode Atoba, Gary Belkin, Debra Butler, Craig Colten, Katherine Curtis, Harriet Festing, Lynn Goldman, Barret Ristroph, Catherine Ross, Gavin Smith, Natalie Snider, Courtney Thomas Tobin

The following topics were discussed in the closed sessions:

The committee concluded conflict of interest and bias conversations; discussed definitions, audience, and subtopics for the consensus report and workshops; discussed workshop engagement strategies; and identified a general location for the first workshop.

Date of posting of Closed Session Summary:

April 06, 2022

Contact

Thomas Thornton

becs@nas.edu

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Meeting

Managed Retreat in the U.S. Gulf Coast Region: Committee Meeting #1 (Virtual Meeting)

March 16 - 18, 2022

Past

Agenda

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About

Among the ways humans respond to environmental change, moving and relocating people, infrastructure, and communities presents particular challenges. However, the idea of strategically moving populations away from environmentally high-risk areas, sometimes referred to as managed retreat, has a long tradition. The study will gather information about the challenges, needs, and opportunities associated with managed retreat in the Gulf Coast region. The study will focus on understanding and responding to the unique challenges along the Gulf Coast, such as coastal flooding due to sea level rise, subsidence, and land loss. In this first meeting, the committee will strategize in closed session on how to approach their Statement of Task.

There will be a session open to the public on March 18, from 3:10 to 3:55 PM Eastern Time, during which the study sponsor, the Gulf Research Program, will discuss the Statement of Task with the committee. The agenda, viewing link, and committee bios will be available soon.

Additional Information

Is it a Closed Session event?

Partially Closed

The following committee members were present at the closed sessions of the event

Janice Barnes (Co-Chair), Tracie Sempier (Co-Chair), Kayode Atoba, Gary Belkin, Debra Butler, Craig Colten, Harriet Festing, Lynn Goldman, Barrett Ristroph, Gavin Smith, Natalie Snider, Courtney Thomas Tobin

The following topics were discussed in the closed sessions:

The committee discussed institutional policies and the statement of task, met with the study sponsor (Gulf Research Program) in an open session to ask clarifying questions about the statement of task, and began discussing potential workshop formats and locations. The first conflict of interest and bias discussions were held.

Date of posting of Closed Session Summary:

March 23, 2022

Contact

Thomas Thornton

becs@nas.edu

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

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