Evan Mercer

Evan Mercer

@evan_bostonwaters

Urban hydrologist focused on stormwater planning, public data, and practical climate resilience. Sharing Boston neighborhood updates, research notes, bike routes, and questions worth thinking through.

Recent posts

Boston flash flood risk and urban drainage

Flash-flood risk is often a drainage problem before it is a river problem The September 1 forecast for Southern New England included a marginal flash-flood risk, with widespread rain affecting Boston. My read is that the phrase can sound l...

Barbados water loss grant and climate resilience

A useful water-loss number from Barbados A recent post from the Caribbean Development Bank describes a $700,000 grant supporting Barbados’ effort to reduce water losses from leaks and other system inefficiencies. The estimate cited is abou...