43 Advances in Geospatial Applications for Environmental and Engineering Geology
Recent advancements in geospatial technologies have enhanced our ability to analyze, model, and predict geological and environmental processes with high precision. This session will explore the latest innovations in remote sensing, GIS, and data analytics applied to environmental engineering geosciences.
Sunday, 19 October 2025
1:30 PM - 5:30 PM
HBGCC, 214B
Using Geospatial Information as the Framework for Flood Mitigation and Environmental Planning
Paper number: 43-5
Program: Technical Sessions
Time: 2:35 PM – 2:50 PM
Authors
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Landon KnappSC Sea Grant/College of Charleston, Charleston, SC
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Shu-mei huangSouth Carolina Sea Grant Consortium / College of Charleston, CHARLESTON, South Carolina
Abstract
Projects at a municipal or regional level are often based on the co-generation of priorities and the development of information for planning and mitigation of environmental and natural hazards. These projects at their core are based on the development of geospatial databases made up of both traditional GIS mapping and remote sensing technologies. This presentation focuses on the development of hazards mapping and vulnerability assessments for resilience planning across the South Carolina Lowcountry. South Carolina is the fourth fastest growing state in the U.S. Development pressures in coastal South Carolina have led to increased vulnerability to flooding. Communities are looking towards the implementation of green and grey infrastructure to mitigate the hazards to property and people across the region.
This presentation will use case studies from across the region to highlight how geospatial datasets are being used to solve problems and create actionable information for planners and decision makers. A project for the Town of Bluffton, SC will highlight how flood vulnerability mapping can be used to create new zoning regulations that can balance growth and flood protection. A second project in Georgetown, SC looks at developing solutions for higher probability flooding events impacting citizens on a semi-regular basis by categorizing the primary drivers of frequent flooding which can be mitigated with targeted nature-based solutions. A final study will show the use of simplified groundwater models for understanding impacts on buried infrastructure and enhancing water quality. Geospatial information is the key to developing actionable solutions to protect people, property, and the environment in our rapidly growing region.
Geological Society of America Abstracts with Programs. Vol. 57, No. 6
doi: 10.1130/abs/2025AM-414423
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