Waterloo Collegiate Institute

Peterborough: Possible Flooding Hazards of the Otonobee River

Organization
Waterloo Collegiate Institute

Author
James English

ESRI Software
ArcMap 9

Data Sources
Natural Resources Canada, McMaster University Department of geography and Geology

Description
James English's hazard map is an example of a model that measures the potential effects of river flooding in Peterbourgh Ontario.  In 2004 Peterborough experienced major flooding throughout the urban core with devastating impacts.  Studying and mapping potential hazards and determining action plans for possible events provides decision makers with the ability to act swiftly and responsibly to negate human and financial loss.

Acknowledgements
Waterloo Collegiate Institute Geotechnology Magnet Program, McMaster University Department of Geography and Geology