Consultants present Crystal Creek drainage study; city to seek grant-funded projects Gage Engineering updated council on a FEMA-funded drainage study of the Crystal Creek watershed, saying the $525,000 contract (90/10 match) is about half complete. Consultants identified riverine and storm-sewer problem areas and outlined next steps for pursuing state and federal grant funding.

The Crystal Creek drainage study is halfway done, revealing critical insights that could reshape flood risk management in our city!

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Comite River Diversion Canal largely excavated; diversion structure and closures remain Adviser Paul Sawyer told the commission most excavating for the Comite River Diversion Canal is complete, with remaining work focused on diversion structures, Brooks Lake closure and a Highway 19 bridge; Sawyer gave an optimistic 2028 functional date but said 2029 Q1–Q2 is more likely.

Excavation for the Comite River Diversion Canal is nearly complete, but critical infrastructure still lies ahead—could it change the flood risk landscape for Zachary and Baker by 2029?

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Saint Charles Parish highlights CC Road canal clearing, swamp-buggy use and $33M pump-station investment Parish officials described canal-clearing work along CC Road intended to improve drainage for two new pump stations — a roughly $33 million investment — and explained how swamp buggies and other equipment help crews locate and remove blockages before storms.

St. Charles Parish is investing $33 million in new pump stations and utilizing swamp buggies to clear canal blockages, ensuring better drainage and flood prevention ahead of storm season.

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Levee work nearly complete; Robinson’s Riffle restoration seeks $32M grant and bids set for campground project At its Nov. 12 meeting the Sutter Butte Flood Control Agency reported the Tudor levee reconstruction is nearly finished, that the Robinson’s Riffle restoration (about 1 mile, ~200,000 cubic yards of gravel) will be presented to the Wildlife Conservation Board next week for a possible $32 million grant, and that bids for the Thermolito Afterbay boat

Major flood control projects are on the fast track, including a $32 million grant proposal for restoring vital salmon habitats—find out what’s happening next!

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#YubaCitySutterCounty #CA #CitizenPortal #FloodRiskReduction #WildlifeConservation #CommunityResilience

Jefferson Parish updates flood insurance program and improves community rating class Jefferson Parish enhances flood insurance education and receives a higher community rating class.

Louisiana's Jefferson Parish is making waves in floodplain management, but a worrying drop in flood insurance renewals could leave homes vulnerable—what's the community doing to protect itself?

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#LA #CitizenPortal #CommunityRatingSystem #FloodRiskReduction #InsuranceEducation

Task Force Discusses Stormwater Recommendations and Funding Strategies Task force identifies educational strategies and funding solutions for stormwater management.

Prince George's County officials are taking bold steps to combat stormwater challenges with actionable strategies and community involvement!

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#PrinceCounty #MD #CommunityEducation #StormwaterManagement #CitizenPortal #PrinceGeorgesCounty #FloodRiskReduction

Psychosocial Impacts of Belgium’s 2021 Floods A recent paper offers insights into psychosocial flood impacts, examining the medium-term effects of Belgium’s 2021 flood disaster.

"Psychosocial Impacts of Belgium’s 2021 Floods"
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#DisasterPsychology #DRR #FloodRiskReduction #FloodRiskManagement #DisastersAreNotNatural #NoNaturalDisasters #Flood #Floods #Flooding #Belgium #Vesdre #VesdreValley #Meuse #RiverMeuse #Liège #Liege #psychology

Tucson Plans 72-Inch Storm Drain to Enhance Flood Risk Reduction Efforts Tucson will install a 72-inch storm drain to improve flood risk management.

Tusayan is taking major steps to protect its community from flooding with a new 72-inch storm drain and an ambitious drainage master plan!

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#CoconinoCounty #AZ #CitizenPortal #InfrastructureImprovement #CommunityResilience #FloodRiskReduction

Flood Risk Reduction Plans Discussed for Coconino Wash and Adjacent Watersheds Experts evaluate flood mitigation strategies to address risks in Coconino Wash area.

Tusayan residents are confronting a looming flood crisis, as experts reveal that current stormwater strategies may fall drastically short during catastrophic weather events.

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#CoconinoCounty #AZ #CommunityCollaboration #CitizenPortal #TusayanFloodManagement #FloodRiskReduction

Carson River Coalition Promotes Floodplain Protection and Watershed Management Strategies Carson River Coalition advocates plans to reduce flood risks through community engagement.

Churchill County officials are taking bold steps to protect the community from devastating floods by prioritizing open floodplains and proactive management strategies.

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#ChurchillCounty #NV #CitizenPortal #ChurchillCountyFloodManagement #CommunityEngagement #FloodRiskReduction

Will County partners with USACE on DuPage River property buyouts and floodplain restoration Will County completes purchase of six properties to reduce flood risks along DuPage River

Will County is making strides in flood management by acquiring properties along the DuPage River, marking a significant step towards safer, restored landscapes.

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#WillCounty #IL #FloodRiskReduction #CommunityPartnerships #CitizenPortal #LandRestoration

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Lexington Council approves grants for flood mitigation and library programs funding Council unanimously approves grant applications for flood management and library summer programs.

Lexington County Council is taking bold steps to combat flooding and boost educational resources, with unanimous approval for key grants that promise to transform the community.

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#LexingtonCounty #SC #EducationResources #FloodRiskReduction #CitizenPortal #CommunitySafety

Critical natural areas shield half of Canada's population from flooding, study finds Study finds forests and wetlands protect 3.7 million people in 358 Canadian population centres.

Natural ecosystems are the natural buffer to #floods. Let's protect what we have, and restore what we don't. #DRR #floodriskreduction

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3 years, 2 deadly atmospheric rivers. Is B.C. ready for the next one? | The Narwhal On the heels of another destructive atmospheric river that left 5 people dead, we have to learn how to live with water

Semá:th Xhosta, drained 100 years ago, has created one of the wickedest problems in #floodriskreduction that we know of. A truly fascinating and potentially impactful collaborative project that we are proud to be working on.
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