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#climateresilience #floodprotection #smartcities #urbanplanning #climateadaptation #greeninfrastructure #sustainablecities | Greenonomics
Designing Cities to Live With Water Flood resilience starts with rethinking how cities manage water. As extreme rainfall puts increasing pressure on urban drainage systems, traditional approaches to...
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November 4, 2026 at 12:07 PM
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BOKU model tests how rivers can withstand floods and drought #drought #floodprotection #LowerAustria
BOKU model tests how rivers can withstand floods and drought
Researchers at the University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences in Vienna are using a physical model to test ways of keeping rivers stable during floods and droughts, ORF reported. The findings are intended to guide river management in Lower Austria. Lower Austria experienced severe flooding…
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November 5, 2026 at 7:01 PM
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A crucial resolution in Craig County is demanding an independent review of the high-hazard Johns Creek Dam #1 rehabilitation to ensure public safety and responsible use of funds.

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Board packet requested independent value‑engineering review for Johns Creek Dam #1
The packet included resolution R26‑82 asking the Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation to facilitate an independent value‑engineering review of the Johns Creek Dam #1 rehabilitation, focusing on hydrologic/hydraulic assumptions, alternatives, constructability and life‑cycle cost before final design or construction.
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November 6, 2026 at 9:31 PM
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Hannersdorf launches €4.1 million flood protection project #Burgenland #floodprotection #Hannersdorf
Hannersdorf launches €4.1 million flood protection project
Hannersdorf is launching a €4.1 million flood protection project, two and a half years after severe flooding hit the municipality in southern Burgenland. ORF reported that the work will include new and raised dams along the Pinka river and its tributaries. Flood defences are also planned at key p…
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November 4, 2026 at 6:45 PM
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Local advocates are calling on Congress to make critical legal changes that could empower courts to protect the vulnerable Mississippi Sound from flood threats.

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Local advocates urge Congress to change law to give courts authority to protect the Mississippi Sound
Speakers at the Harrison County meeting urged a short change to federal law and concurrent appropriations to let courts use additional tools during flood/diversion events and to fund engineering upgrades; speakers cited a $25 million study and additional multi-million-dollar needs.
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November 4, 2026 at 3:03 PM
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Ludlow's Jewell Brook dams are safe for now, but a $40.3 million rehabilitation plan is essential to ensure they meet modern safety standards for the next century.

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Consultants outline $40.3 million plan to rehabilitate Jewell Brook dams; town faces sizable local share
DuBois and King told Ludlow officials that the Jewell Brook dams are 'safe and in good condition' but do not meet modern standards; a rehabilitation plan, primarily funded by NRCS, would run through 2028–2032 with total costs shown at about $40.3 million and a local sponsor share on the project‑cost table of $11,535,200.
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November 3, 2026 at 10:41 PM
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Bastrop City Council has unanimously backed an $800,000 grant application to enhance flood protection at Hunter Crossing, but they need your support to make it happen!

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Council backs Hunter Crossing drainage grant application; project estimated at about $800,000
Staff asked the council to support a CDBG‑TDA grant application for Hunter Crossing drainage improvements estimated at $800,000; the grant requires at least a 15% city match (~$120,000) and that 51% of grant funds be applied to a Priority‑1 activity (flood/drainage). Council approved the resolution unanimously.
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November 2, 2026 at 2:34 AM
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The Port of San Francisco is taking bold steps to combat flooding by deploying seasonal flood walls at critical low points along the waterfront.

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Port outlines seasonal flood walls, low-point protections and tenant outreach
The Port of San Francisco said it is staging pumps and rented equipment, identifying four low points (including Pier 14 and the Muni portal) for seasonal Hesco-style flood walls and coordinating with state resources under the governor's emergency declaration.
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October 31, 2026 at 10:25 AM
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Bellevue Hospital is taking bold steps to protect against future flooding with a cutting-edge floodwall design that promises a 500-year level of protection.

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Bellevue Hospital outlines floodwall plan and 500-year protection standard
Bellevue Hospital and project designers described a floodwall, flip-up gates at the ambulance bay, deployable stop logs and a new pump station; presenters said the design must meet a 500-year protection level (19 ft NAVD88) and estimated construction from 2029to 2032.
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October 29, 2026 at 7:16 AM
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Sedro-Woolley is on the brink of a $62 million transformation to replace its aging oxidation ditch with state-of-the-art aeration basins, promising enhanced flood and seismic protections for the future.

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Sedro‑Woolley hears $62M plan to replace aging oxidation ditch, adds flood and seismic protections
City staff and RH2 engineers presented a preferred major‑improvements plan to replace the town's aging oxidation ditch with two new aeration basins, add geotechnical seismic and flood protections, and pursue a grant/loan mix to limit rate impacts. Ecology approval and design work are next steps.
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October 29, 2026 at 9:43 AM
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The Lockwood Flooding Protection Project is officially a go, with construction set to start soon and major upgrades coming to Charleston's waterfront!

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City says Lockwood Flooding Protection Project is permitted, funded and 'ready to go'
City officials said the Lockwood Flooding Protection Project (formerly called NEEWOL) is permitted, funded and awaiting traffic control approvals; the project includes check valves, a rebuilt multiuse path and drainage work and is expected to be visible by the end of next year.
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October 29, 2026 at 11:35 AM
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Senator Mike Lee's office reveals critical updates on flood protection and permitting reforms that could reshape local projects in Utah!

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Senator Mike Lee office tells commissioners permitting reform and park funding remain priorities
Gary Webster, representing Senator Mike Lee, updated the King County Commission on NRCS flood‑protection talks and ongoing permitting‑reform work in Congress, stressing a critical Nov. 9 congressional date and bipartisan interest in related bills.
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October 29, 2026 at 4:43 AM
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Charleston is set to enhance its Low Battery seawall, merging storm-surge protection with beautiful public spaces to safeguard our city and its charm for generations to come.

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Council member outlines Low Battery extension with Army Corps collaboration
A long‑serving Charleston council member described plans to extend the Low Battery seawall in partnership with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, saying the design will combine storm‑surge protection with a linear park and stormwater benefits; the design team was awarded to JMT.
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October 29, 2026 at 11:30 AM
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Pöham begins flood protection works to safeguard homes and railway #floodprotection #infrastructure #Salzburg
Pöham begins flood protection works to safeguard homes and railway
Construction has begun on three flood protection structures in Pöham, a district of Bischofshofen in Salzburg, to protect homes, roads and the railway, ORF reports. The project in the Glatzhofgraben stream channel is being carried out by Austria’s Torrent and Avalanche Control Service. Debris flo…
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October 27, 2026 at 5:45 AM
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Warth builds huge retention basins to curb flood risk #floodprotection #LowerAustria #Warth
Warth builds huge retention basins to curb flood risk
Warth in Lower Austria is building a major flood-protection project, including huge retention basins, after suffering repeated severe flood damage. The work was reported by ORF. The Hassbach stream, a major tributary of the Pitten, burst its banks in June 2018, causing extensive damage. The munic…
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October 25, 2026 at 6:01 PM
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Götzis reopens access to Örflaschlucht gorge after flood works #floodprotection #Götzis #Vorarlberg
Götzis reopens access to Örflaschlucht gorge after flood works
Access to the Örflaschlucht gorge in Götzis has reopened following work on the Örfla flood-retention basin, ORF reports. Construction of the flood-control structure on the Emmebach stream took about two years. The basin is due to enter operation in summer 2027. The basin, just above Riebe swimmin…
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October 24, 2026 at 1:15 PM
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Scientists Discover a $10 Flood Protection Trick That Works Better Than Sandbags #Science #TechnologyandEngineering #floodprotection #ducttapetrick #homeimprovement #waterresistance #safetyfirst
Scientists Discover a $10 Flood Protection Trick That Works Better Than Sandbags
Stacking heavy sandbags against a doorway is a familiar response to flooding, but laboratory tests suggest sealing the gaps with ordinary duct tape could keep more water out. Could a cheap roll of...
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October 23, 2026 at 2:12 PM
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Additional flood protection funding approved for Callan, Co. Kilkenny.
Minister Kevin “Boxer” Moran has announced a further €82,782 in OPW funding, bringing the total approved investment to €234,567.
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October 22, 2026 at 3:28 PM
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Vienna strengthens flood defences for once-in-5,000-year floods #climatechange #floodprotection #Vienna
Vienna strengthens flood defences for once-in-5,000-year floods
Vienna has upgraded the flood-control system at Auhof on the city’s outskirts to withstand a flood statistically expected once every 5,000 years, ORF reported Thursday. The work follows the 2024 floods, which were estimated to occur once every 1,000 years. The renovation raised the facility’s wei…
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October 22, 2026 at 6:30 PM
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Engineers have flagged 34 unacceptable items in Crookston's levee system, urging immediate action to protect the city from potential flooding disasters.

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Engineers warn Crookston levee system needs prioritized repairs after 2025 inspection
SEH engineers reported 2025 levee inspection results showing roughly 34 unacceptable items and recommended prioritizing repairs, increasing annual visual inspections, cleaning tow drains, and addressing pump station lubrication and corrosion before the next flood season.
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October 20, 2026 at 11:28 AM
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Duct tape kept out more flood water than sandbags in laboratory tests
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Duct tape kept out more flood water than sandbags in laboratory tests | The-14
Laboratory tests found duct tape reduced water leakage through tested doors by 97-98%, offering homeowners a low-cost, temporary flood protection measure.
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October 19, 2026 at 11:29 AM
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Vienna expands Danube Island pumping station after 2024 floods #floodprotection #Vienna #wastewater
Vienna expands Danube Island pumping station after 2024 floods
Vienna has expanded the Danube Island wastewater pumping station, increasing its capacity to move up to 60,000 litres of water per second. The city announced the upgrade, ORF reported on Monday. A new rainwater pump can handle up to 15,000 litres per second. The city said it is the largest pump o…
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October 19, 2026 at 9:45 AM
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Funding secures Pinzgau railway rebuild #floodprotection #Pinzgaurailway #Salzburg
Funding secures Pinzgau railway rebuild
Rebuilding can begin next year on the flood-damaged section of the Pinzgau narrow-gauge railway between Mittersill and Hollersbach, Salzburg broadcaster ORF reports, citing outgoing deputy governor Stefan Schnöll. The plan follows Agriculture and Environment Minister Norbert Toschnigg’s announcem…
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October 17, 2026 at 10:00 AM
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New sensors aim to give early flood warnings in Habachtal #climatechange #floodprotection #Salzburg
New sensors aim to give early flood warnings in Habachtal
A new monitoring station in the Habachtal valley near Bramberg aims to help warn settlements in the Upper Pinzgau earlier of possible flooding, ORF reports. The system will track sediment with sensors, laser measurements, cameras and drone flights. The Habach carries increasing amounts of gravel,…
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October 16, 2026 at 6:15 PM
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Aquaerix®-HD PLDCC helped stabilize the St. Mary Pumping Station by reducing sheet pile loads and allowing water infiltration to counteract uplift.

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October 14, 2026 at 2:00 PM