Study finds forests and wetlands protect 3.7 million people in 358 Canadian population centres.

On the heels of another destructive atmospheric river that left 5 people dead, we have to learn how to live with water

County staff told commissioners a USDA Emergency Watershed Protection portfolio recommends roughly $17 million worth of public and private projects; commissioners said the county would need to identify about $4 million in matching or upfront funding and that those dollars are not currently available in appropriations.

MIT, RMI and other panelists said better models and performance‑based construction standards can reduce flood and fire risk while lowering life‑cycle carbon, citing campus design changes and performance specifications.

Council unanimously approves grant applications for flood management and library summer programs.

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.

Carson River Coalition advocates plans to reduce flood risks through community engagement.

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

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

Will County completes purchase of six properties to reduce flood risks along DuPage River

Task force identifies educational strategies and funding solutions for stormwater management.

Tucson will install a 72-inch storm drain to improve flood risk management.

Experts evaluate flood mitigation strategies to address risks in Coconino Wash area.

CPA project managers reported 12 of 14 Corps contracts for the West Shore project are under construction, cited $1.15 billion invested so far and said two 2,000-CFS pump-station contracts form the critical path with completion of key system-closing works targeted around 2030.

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.

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.

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