Scott County commissioners approve multi-item consent agenda including labor pacts and highway agreements The Scott County Board adopted its Jan. 6 consent agenda, which included adoption of 2026 operating rules, multi-year labor agreements, highway project agreements and payments, a grant agreement for federal funding application support, and authorization of flood resiliency study work for the Southwest Metro River Crossing.

Scott County commissioners just approved a comprehensive consent agenda that lays the groundwork for future transportation projects and flood resiliency efforts!

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Austin marks 10th anniversary of 2015 Onion Creek floods; officials urge continued investment in resiliency City and county leaders commemorated the 2015 Halloween floods at Onion Creek Metropolitan Park on Oct. 30, 2025, recalled the lives lost and highlighted mitigation work including more than 480 property buyouts, a flood-insurance assistance pilot and upgrades to warning systems. Officials said more work remains and identified over $1 billion in unf

Austin officials gathered to reflect on the devastating 2015 Halloween floods, urging community resilience and highlighting ongoing efforts to protect against future disasters.

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Council approves $1.0548 million MVP grant for Tower Hill waterfront planning and resiliency work The Lawrence City Council authorized $1,054,800 in Municipal Vulnerability Preparedness (MVP) funding for the River To Refuge Tower Hill waterfront transformation project on Water Street, a two‑year planning, community engagement and flood‑resiliency effort led by Groundwork Lawrence.

The Lawrence City Council just secured over $1 million to transform the Tower Hill waterfront into a flood-resilient community gem!

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Council Discusses Flood Resiliency and Welcomes New School Superintendent Eric Irizarry City council addresses flood plan feedback and introduces new superintendent Eric Irizarry.

Staunton City Council's latest meeting revealed exciting plans for flood resiliency and welcomed new school superintendent Eric Irizarry – a pivotal moment for community growth!

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Alexandria City Council discusses flood risk analysis and waterfront development plans Council members review flood risks and new waterfront space design at recent meetings.

Alexandria City Council's recent meeting revealed alarming flood risk assessments and exciting plans for a new waterfront space, sparking vital community discussions.

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Natural Resources Agency outlines flood resiliency projects for municipalities Agency provides assistance for stormwater management and flood response enhancements.

Vermont's Natural Resources Agency is stepping up to enhance stormwater management and flood response for municipalities—are your local leaders ready for the challenge?

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City Council approves $100K stormwater pipe study as part of flood resiliency plan Council allocates funding for comprehensive stormwater study to enhance flood resilience.

Barre City is taking bold steps to combat flooding with a $100,000 stormwater pipe study that could reshape its future resilience efforts!

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This blog is part 4 of a series detailing the flood resilience policy roadmap for Appalachia, released by ReImagine Appalachia , @appcitizenslaw.bsky.social , and @nationalwildlife.bsky.social !

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As Extreme Weather Increases, Appalachian Communities Are Learning How to Help One Another Through Disaster | The Daily Yonder This coverage, originally published by Blue Ridge Public Radio, is made possible through a partnership between BPR and Grist, a nonprofit environmental

Floods are getting increasingly severe across Appalachia. We've seen record numbers of once-rare historic flood events in under 3 years. Communities should not have to bear the mitigation and recovery responsibilities alone!

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Blog: Appalachia Governments Need More Assistance to Combat Flood Risks When floods strike, local governments are the first responders. Mayors, floodplain managers, and emergency response services leap into action to protect residents from flood risks.

This blog is part of a series detailing the flood resilience policy roadmap for Appalachia, released by ReImagine Appalachia, Appalachian Citizens' Law Center, and the National Wildlife Federation .

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