Managing Flood Risk Innovative Approaches From Big Floodplain Rivers And Urban Streams

1. Introduction 

Part I Big River Basins 

2. Managing Floods in Large River Basins in the US: The Mississippi River 

3. Managing Floods in Large River Basins in the US: The Sacramento River 

4. Managing Floods in Large River Basins in Europe: The Rhine River 

Part II Urban Streams

5. Managing Floods in Mediterranean-Climate Urban Catchments: Experiences in the San Francisco Bay Area (California, US) and the Tagus Estuary (Portugal) 

6. Managing Floods in Urban Catchments: Experiences in Denver Area (Colorado, US) and Geneva (Switzerland) 

7. Conclusion