Houghton County approves $180,495 watershed grant, pledges in‑kind county services The Houghton County Board of Commissioners approved participation in a $180,495 Emergency Watershed Protection Program grant, agreeing the county’s $45,125.75 local share will be met with in‑kind services from the County Road Commission and partners rather than direct county funds.

Houghton County secures a $180,495 grant to tackle urgent flood damage, paving the way for critical repairs before the year's end!

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King County Flood Control District reports widespread December flood damage; $71.1M preliminary damage assessment At its March 4 executive committee meeting, staff reported 386 post‑flood inspection reports finding about 163 county‑owned levee and revetment damages (≈32% of facilities) and said King County submitted a preliminary damage assessment of about $71.1 million to the state; staff will present cross‑basin reprioritization options for committee decisions.

King County is grappling with the aftermath of a record-breaking flood, reporting $71.1 million in damage and extensive repairs needed for nearly a third of its levees.

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Conroe consultants propose $4/month stormwater fee; council to consider April vote Consultants recommended a stormwater utility fee of $4 per month for most single-family homes and $4 per ERU (3,200 sq ft) for nonresidential properties to fund operations and capital projects; council asked for regional comparisons and will consider a vote April 23.

Conroe is considering a new $4 monthly stormwater utility fee to tackle aging drainage issues and recurring flooding—could this be the solution the city needs?

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McHenry County board recommends conditional use for NP Solar Farm over local flooding objections, 6–1 The McHenry County Zoning Board of Appeals voted 6–1 in Feb. 2026 to forward a conditional‑use permit for a proposed 10.13 MW NP Solar Farm on about 30 acres in Riley Township, despite repeated neighbor testimony about frequent flooding, wetlands and drain‑tile risks. The petition will go to the county board with the board’s recommended conditions.

The McHenry County Zoning Board has approved a contentious solar farm project despite fierce opposition from neighbors worried about flooding and environmental risks.

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Planning commission approves Seaglade subdivision variance, preliminary plat after drainage and road‑grade concerns Baldwin County planners approved a variance to allow road grades for the Seaglade at Saint Andrews Bay development and granted preliminary plat approval for the 27‑lot PRD after staff review and public questions about drainage, base flood elevations and Fish and Wildlife restrictions.

Baldwin County planners have greenlit the controversial Seaglade development despite concerns over drainage and road elevation—what does this mean for the community?

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State officials say federal staffing cuts threatened river forecasting; DWR seeks funding to backfill and hire experienced staff Department of Water Resources and the Natural Resources Agency told the subcommittee that loss of federal partners degraded forecasting and snow‑survey capacity; they proposed state funding to restore forecasting and said some laid‑off federal staff are candidates for state roles.

Federal staffing cuts have left California's river forecasting vulnerable, prompting urgent calls for state funding to restore critical safety measures.

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Palermo clean‑water consolidation and regional conjunctive‑use projects highlighted; pilot drainage clearing credited with reducing flooding Staff updated the GSA on the Palermo Clean Water Consolidation Project (proposed 380 additional connections, ~40,000 linear feet of mains) and a regional conjunctive‑use scheme using Palermo Canal flows and floodwater; a pilot drainage‑clearing effort (cost ~ $100,000) was credited with reducing local flooding this rainy season.

Exciting developments in Oroville! The Palermo Clean Water Consolidation Project aims to connect 380 more parcels to safe drinking water and reduce flooding with innovative drainage solutions.

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Navasota holds public hearing on $750,000 TXCDBG application, outlines infrastructure priorities City staff and consultant GrantWorks held a public hearing on a Texas Community Development Block Grant application that would pair $750,000 in state-administered HUD funds with a proposed $75,000 local match to address affordable housing, drainage and water/sewer needs in Navasota.

Navasota is taking a big step towards improving infrastructure and affordable housing with a $750,000 grant application—find out how this funding could reshape the community!

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Noble County planners hear early-stage push for conservancy district as lawmakers eye zoning changes Commissioners discussed a nascent West Lakes conservancy district petition, the petition thresholds and likely tax impacts, and expressed concern about recent state bills that could curtail local zoning control for solar, housing and data centers.

Noble County planners are at a crossroads as they weigh the potential benefits and tax impacts of a proposed conservancy district amidst growing state-level zoning concerns.

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County approves Honey Creek Conservancy interlocal to support floodplain work The board approved an interlocal agreement with the Honey Creek Conservancy District (and the city) to cooperate on flood-incident response, sandbag storage and to support a letter of map revision intended to remove properties from the flood plain and reduce flood insurance obligations.

Vigo County just took a giant leap towards flood safety by approving a crucial agreement to streamline cooperation with local agencies and tackle floodplain management head-on!

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West Sacramento SAFeco updates: Southport erosion found; Yolo Bypass and Sacramento North levee designs advancing Agency staff reported a newly discovered erosion site at Southport, ongoing work on Yolo Bypass East Levee repairs, and Army Corps progress on the Sacramento North Levee design as part of a larger push for federal appropriations and construction readiness.

Urgent repairs are underway as a newly discovered erosion site threatens Southport, while major levee projects in Yolo County are racing against the clock for federal funding.

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Aviva research says proportion of new homes built in flood areas rises to one in nine - Water Magazine One in nine new homes in England constructed between 2022 and 2024 have been built in areas of medium or high risk of flooding.

1 in 9 new homes built in flood areas, according to new research by Aviva

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Board grants floodplain waiver for nonhabitable structure despite staff opposition tied to FEMA program Knox County codes staff said they were "required under that program to oppose" a variance in the 500‑year FEMA floodplain because of county flood‑insurance program implications; the board voted to waive the guideline and approve the variance for a nonhabitable structure after reviewing elevations and a survey error.

In a surprising turn of events, the Knox County Board of Zoning Appeals granted a waiver for a nonhabitable structure despite staff warnings about potential FEMA implications on flood insurance discounts.

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Council approves final plat for Morningside Phase 1A, 110 lots and three common areas The City Council voted to approve the final plat for Morningside Addition Subdivision Phase 1A, authorizing 110 residential lots and three common areas on approximately 23.587 acres; developer representatives described ponds, a trail and a playscape for community use.

The Josephine City Council has just approved an exciting new subdivision that will bring 110 residential lots, scenic ponds, and community parks to the area!

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Amite River Basin Commission pledges to cover costs above state funds for Upper Amite land closing At its Feb. 10 meeting in Livingston Parish the Amite River Basin Commission heard that due diligence on an Upper Amite restoration parcel is nearly complete and passed a board resolution committing to cover any costs above available state funds so the real-estate closing can proceed before the Feb. 28 deadline.

The Amite River Basin Commission just made a bold move to ensure the Upper Amite restoration project stays on track by committing to cover any extra costs beyond state funds!

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Deputy Minister Datuk Dr Abdul Rahman Ismail confirmed that the RM20 million Rangau River Embankment Project is over 90% complete and expected to finish ahead of schedule.

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West Allis engineering report: August floods were a 1,000‑year event; 1,000‑year upgrades estimated at $23M West Allis engineering staff told the council the region experienced a '1,000‑year' storm in August, explained why local sewers were overwhelmed and said a high‑level estimate to upgrade Honey Creek drainage to a 1,000‑year capacity would exceed $23 million; responsibility for some infrastructure rests with the Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District (MMSD).

West Allis faced a devastating "1,000-year" storm that overwhelmed its stormwater systems, revealing a staggering $23 million price tag for necessary upgrades.

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Floods Minister visits Somerset communities impacted by recent weather - Water Magazine Floods Minister Emma Hardy visited Langport in Somerset on 10 February 2026 to see the impact of flooding on the local community.

Floods Minister Emma Hardy visited Langport in Somerset yesterday to see the impact of flooding on the local community, following one of the wettest starts to the year on record...

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Warrick County drainage board approves Kirby PUD drainage plan amid neighbors' flooding concerns The Warrick County Drainage Board on Feb. 9 approved drainage for the 11.65-acre Kirby planned-unit development after engineers said detention basins are sized to the 100-year event; nearby residents warned downstream ditches could still be overwhelmed during extreme storms.

Warrick County's Drainage Board has greenlit the controversial Kirby PUD drainage plan, but locals are raising alarms about potential flooding from overflowing ditches during storms.

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Pennsylvania's wetlands are vanishing at an alarming rate, and their crucial role in biodiversity and climate mitigation is more vital than ever—will we take action before it's too late?

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Beavers to be released in South West England in coming weeks, with benefits to biodiversity and flood resilience - Water Magazine In the latest milestone for nature recovery, Natural England has approved the release of beavers at two projects in South West England.

Beavers to be released in South West England in coming weeks, with benefits to biodiversity and flood resilience...

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Citizen Portal News California (@citizenptnewsca.bsky.social) The district is channeling nearly $1.6 million in FEMA funds to help relocate the Sewer Authority Midcoast’s electrical building to safer ground after storm threats! Learn more here #CA #CitizenPortal...

The district is channeling nearly $1.6 million in FEMA funds to help relocate the Sewer Authority Midcoast’s electrical building to safer ground after storm threats!

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GSA advances Prop 68‑funded Chowchilla recharge project after rebid; local landowner seeks reconsideration for separate turnout The committee reviewed bidding for a Prop 68‑funded Chowchilla recharge project to capture flood flows and reduce subsidence, recommended awarding after a rebid produced responsive offers, and heard a landowner ask the GSA to reconsider a turnout tied to a different grant-funded project.

A crucial project in Madera County aims to tackle subsidence and flood capture, but a local landowner is raising concerns about missing infrastructure that could impact many!

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District acknowledges FEMA/Cal OES funds to support moving Sewer Authority Midcoast electrical building Staff reported receipt of FEMA/Cal OES funds routed through the district to Sewer Authority Midcoast for design work to relocate an electrical building after flood damage; the board acknowledged $78,000 in new funds and $1,588,000 received to date and said the district will remit funds to SAM.

The district is channeling nearly $1.6 million in FEMA funds to help relocate the Sewer Authority Midcoast’s electrical building to safer ground after storm threats!

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Emergency-response bill prompts warnings about FEMA 'supplanting' and DEC opposition to riverwork provisions State emergency-management and conservation officials told the Government Operations & Military Affairs committee that proposed omnibus emergency-response language could undermine FEMA reimbursements, conflict with existing match-incentive programs, and duplicate or conflict with DEC river-management responsibilities in sections 5 and 6.

Vermont officials raised urgent concerns that a proposed emergency-response bill could jeopardize FEMA reimbursements and complicate local disaster recovery efforts.

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Paragonah planners briefed on regional flood study and state housing bills that may limit local zoning Commissioners received updates on an Iron County flood/hydrology study and state housing proposals that could expand preferred land‑use permits and affect local review timelines; the commission will update flood ordinances and map Wildland‑Urban Interface zones.

Paragonah's Planning Commission is gearing up for significant changes with new flood studies and state housing bills that could revolutionize local zoning and permitting!

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🌊The Netherlands is stepping in to help Sarawak tackle worsening floods with world-class water management expertise. Dutch firms are also eyeing investments in airports and infrastructure.

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