FEMA Risk Rating 2.0
Flooding is a prevalent and expensive natural risk faced by the United States of America. Roughly 90% of all natural disasters in the country involve flooding. Since 1980, it has …
Rooted in Resilience: A Nature-Based Approach to Aesthetics and Environmental Protection
Stormwater, Runoff, and Nutrient Pollution South Florida is a beautiful place that needs a lot of rainfall in order to thrive. With a population of over 6 million residents in …
Rooted in Resilience: How to Improve your Property with Native Plants
Native species are integral to the health of local ecosystems, and Florida is no exception. In this mini blog post series, we are going to cover the importance of native …
Healthy Swales, Clean Water
If you live in Florida, you have probably seen or heard of swales, but have you ever asked yourself what purpose they serve? It is important to get acquainted with …
51st Earth Day: Protecting our Oceans, Ecosystems, and Wildlife
Most of our planet is covered by water. Whether it stretches thousands of miles across our oceans or simply a lake beside our home, water is all around us, within …
How To Reduce Your Flood Risk From Rainstorms and King Tides
The South Florida region experienced an onslaught of rain this past weekend, leaving many areas flooded with impassable roadways. As environmental conditions change, we are anticipating more rainfall in shorter …
The Business Case for Resilience in Southeast Florida
Brizga is proud to announce the launch of the Business Case for Resilience in Southeast Florida. This report showcases the regional economic benefits of climate adaptation and disseminates how these …
National Insurance Awareness Day
Today, we celebrate National Insurance Awareness Day to help recognize the importance of insurance, and provides a good annual reminder to review your insurance policies and needs. Specifically, there is …
North Miami Citizens Guide to Sustainability and Resiliency
Brizga was proud to work with the City of North Miami to create, design, and write their Citizens Guide to Sustainability and Resiliency. This guide is meant to promote, educate, …
December 23, 2019 Fort Lauderdale Rain Event
This is a brief meteorological and oceanographic retrospective of the significant rain event in Fort Lauderdale, Florida in the early morning hours of December 23, 2019. Many of these …