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Jim Blackburn is a Professor in the Practice of Environmental Law at Rice University’s Civil and Environmental Engineering Department, where he teaches and conducts research. He co-directs the SSPEED Center (Severe Storm Prevention, Education and Evacuation from Disaster) and serves as a faculty scholar at the Baker Institute. He founded Sustainable Planning and Design LLC, focusing on environmental planning, and leads civic initiatives like the Bayou City Initiative (post-Harvey flood recovery) and the Trinity Edwards Springs Association (Texas Hill Country groundwater protection).
Education: While specific academic degrees are not listed, his professional background includes extensive legal and environmental planning expertise.
Research Interests: Coastal resilience, environmental law, floodplain management, and ecosystem restoration. His work bridges legal frameworks, engineering solutions, and community-driven planning to address climate impacts on coastal regions.
Key Awards:
- 2018: Distinguished Alumni Laureate Award (Rice University)
- 2015: Good Egg Award (International Crane Foundation)
- 2007: Barbara C. Jordan Community Advocate Award
- 1998: Robert Eckhardt Lifetime Coastal Achievement Award
Grants & Advising: His research through SSPEED Center involves grants related to hurricane and flood mitigation. He advises NGOs like The Aransas Project and Matagorda Bay Foundation on coastal conservation.
Labs/Teams: SSPEED Center, Bayou City Initiative, and his firm Sustainable Planning and Design LLC.
