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Small and steep catchments in Gudbrandsdalen Valley, Norway, respond rapidly to precipitation. In recent years, transportation and residential infrastructure have experienced repeated flood damage. To reduce the impacts of flooding and sediment transport, the European Horizon 2020 PHUSICOS project, coordinated by the Norwegian Geotechnical Institute, co-financed a nature-based solution at Skurdalsåa. The local landowners provided in-kind efforts, while Innlandet County and Sør-Fron Municipality were collaborative partners. Revitalizing the traditional stone masonry dam and selectively clearing vegetation along the tributary river proved successful during an extreme weather event in 2023, with no damage registered. This highlights the effectiveness of smaller interventions in enhancing disaster resilience of infrastructure. Click to Read |
