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Homeowners are raising alarms over a rushed dewatering plan that could threaten their community and the environment—do they have enough time to voice their concerns?

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Homeowners urge board to delay dewatering plan, say packet posted too late
Residents and neighborhood representatives asked the drainage board to table the dewatering approval and improve public notice, citing previous floods, private wells and trout spawning season that overlaps the contractor's proposed Feb.–Apr. window.
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November 6, 2026 at 5:48 AM
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Solano County is set to elevate its infrastructure with a bold five-year capital improvement plan, featuring major upgrades like the Sassoon Valley Farm-to-Market corridor and the revitalization of Stevenson Bridge.

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Board approves Solano County five-year CIP; projects include Stevenson Bridge work and Sassoon Valley improvements
Resource Management presented the five-year Public Works capital improvement plan and SB1 project list; supervisors approved the plan unanimously, highlighting Stevenson Bridge rehabilitation, a Sassoon Valley farm-to-market project (sidewalks, traffic-calming) and ongoing chip-seal maintenance.
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November 7, 2026 at 10:38 AM
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Gonzales is gearing up for a powerful El Niño, with plans for sandbags, pond checks, and a crucial flood training session to protect the community from potential winter storms.

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Gonzales outlines El Niño readiness: sandbags, pond capacity checks and a Dec. 8 flood training
City staff told the council the city declared a local emergency to be eligible for state and federal assistance, described sandbag locations, pond capacities and equipment checks, and said staff will attend a Dec. 8 flood-flight training and hold a community town hall.
https://citizenportal.ai/articles/11877948/Gonzales-City/Monterey-County/California/Gonzales-outlines-El-Niño-readiness-sandbags-pond-capacity-checks-and-a-Dec-8-flood-training?source=bluesky&loc=CA
November 6, 2026 at 8:59 PM
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GIGA ENERGY is planning an access road for a new data center, but a crucial hydrologic study is needed to assess floodplain risks—what's at stake for the community?

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Floodplain report notes GIGA ENERGY access-road plan; hydrologic study requested
The Pittsburg County floodplain report in the clerk packet notes that GIGA ENERGY plans an access road off New Baker Road for a proposed data center and that county staff asked the company for a hydrologic and hydraulic (H&H) study because the area is near a zone-A floodplain.
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November 4, 2026 at 7:31 PM
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The Ashland Planning Commission has just denied a controversial hardship exception for a Beach Street lot, citing serious flooding concerns and the protection of local wildlife.

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Planning commission rejects WRPZ hardship exception for Beach Street flag lot after neighbors cite floods, wildlife and oak tree concerns
The commission voted to reject a requested Water Resource Protection Zone hardship exception and two tree removals for a flag lot on Beach Street (Tax Lot 3100). Neighbors testified to seasonal flooding, wildlife corridors and risk to a large oak; applicant argued mitigation and property‑rights grounds.
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November 3, 2026 at 2:12 AM
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Chapel Hill's council faces a crucial decision on stormwater standards, balancing strong protection against feasibility for small projects—what will they choose?

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Council favors staff’s tiered stormwater approach and agrees to lower single‑family threshold for 100‑year standard
After extensive debate, the council directed staff to keep a tiered stormwater approach (land‑disturbance triggers tied to different standards) and to lower the single‑family trigger for the 100‑year standard to 20,000 square feet of land disturbance for the Nov. 18 draft.
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November 1, 2026 at 9:59 AM
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After 30 years of hard work, officials celebrate the completion of the Turkey Creek flood-risk project, poised to protect communities from devastating floods along Southwest Boulevard!

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Decades-long Turkey Creek flood-risk project completed, officials say
Officials marked the completion of a Turkey Creek flood-risk management project they say reduces flooding along Southwest Boulevard and protects communities in both Kansas and Missouri; speakers outlined federal authorization in 1999 and construction phases through 2026.
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October 28, 2026 at 9:21 AM
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A groundbreaking two-dimensional flood model is set to revolutionize flood risk management across 29 cities in the Twin Cities, paving the way for smarter, data-driven solutions by 2028.

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Watershed official unveils two-dimensional flood model to inform regional flood planning
James Whisker of the Minnehaha Creek Watershed District told the county committee that a new watershed-scale, two-dimensional flood model — built from lidar, groundwater meshes and standardized municipal storm-sewer data — will let 29 cities and partners evaluate upstream–downstream tradeoffs and inform policy starting in 2028.
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October 28, 2026 at 5:21 PM
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Sierra County is stepping up to secure its future by proposing a $200,000 investment in the critical Cantrell Dam project, aiming to tackle flooding and erosion head-on.

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Sierra County packet included resolution asking commission to commit $200,000 to Cantrell Dam project
A draft resolution in the packet would authorize Sierra County to contribute $200,000 to the City of Truth or Consequences’ Cantrell Dam project to help finance construction addressing flood, sediment and erosion problems; the packet included a companion budget amendment to move $200,000 into the LATCF capital outlay line.
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October 26, 2026 at 3:49 AM
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A potential $24.6 million in avoided flood insurance premiums is on the horizon as 2,300 structures could be removed from flood zones—find out how this could impact homeowners!

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Staff: net ~2,300 structures would be removed from mapped flood zones; $24.6M estimated in avoided premiums
Community planning staff told the board the proposed FIRMs would remove 2,881 structures from mapped flood zones, add 538 structures, a net removal of about 2,300, and offered a conservative estimate of roughly $24.6 million in avoided flood-insurance premiums for mortgage-bearing properties.
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October 25, 2026 at 1:18 PM
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Monterey County is urging residents to prepare now for winter storms by registering for alerts and creating a 72-hour emergency plan.

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Monterey County urges residents to register for alerts, make 72‑hour plans and check flood zones
County emergency managers told residents to sign up at AlertMontereyCounty.org, review notification preferences, know their flood zone and assemble 72‑hour supplies; county materials and sandbag locations are on readymontereycounty.org and staff offered direct help to sign up.
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October 23, 2026 at 4:14 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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Kingston's council has approved a $4.2 million bond to repair a Class C-rated reservoir dam, significantly reducing costs with a $1.95 million grant!

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Council authorizes $4.2M bond request for reservoir dam repairs; WQIP grant offsets net cost
The committee approved bonding authorization to fund repairs to a Class C-rated reservoir dam, accepting a $1.95M WQIP grant that reduces the city's net borrowing need to roughly $2.25M; superintendent said repairs will address slope stability and flood risk.
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October 17, 2026 at 4:52 AM
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A groundbreaking study reveals that the floodplain along Harry's Brook has shrunk, thanks to improved culvert capacity, but local residents are left wondering about ongoing flooding risks.

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Engineering study finds smaller mapped floodplain on Harry's Brook; FEMA revision effective Feb. 7, 2027
An engineering study for Harry's Brook found existing culverts at Snowden Lane can convey the 100-year and 500-year events, shrinking mapped flood extents upstream and leaving no additional structures newly affected; FEMA issued a letter of map revision and new flood insurance rate maps are expected to be effective Feb. 7, 2027.
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October 14, 2026 at 12:47 AM
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The Board of Aldermen is taking a stand to protect local wetlands against a federal rule that could increase flood risks and threaten water quality!

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Board adopts consent agenda and asks staff to comment on federal wetlands rule
The Board approved the consent agenda including a clerk investigation of an annexation petition for Osprey Landing Phase 3 and adopted a resolution urging continued protection of wetlands in response to a proposed federal rule change; Alderman Mosteller asked the board to weigh the potential effect on local flood storage and water quality.
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October 10, 2026 at 5:32 AM
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City engineers are tackling flood risks head-on with a new Capital Improvement Plan that promises to reshape drainage infrastructure and protect homes and schools!

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City engineer outlines CIP drainage priorities; commission asked to set sequencing before cost analysis
The city engineering director presented the FY2028–2032 CIP drainage projects and recommended a downstream-to-upstream prioritization; commissioners asked for the full CIP book, color-coding for new items, and a scoring rubric before making scheduling recommendations or recommending funding sources (including a drainage fee).
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October 9, 2026 at 7:19 AM
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Anacortes staff are holding off on changing floodplain designations, citing insufficient data and awaiting vital state rules—what does this mean for the city's future?

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Anacortes staff recommend holding floodplain changes pending state shoreline rules; council previously adopted 2-foot freeboard
Staff recommended maintaining the city's frequently flooded area designation at FEMA's 100-year special flood hazard area and advised waiting for forthcoming Department of Ecology shoreline rules before local floodplain adjustments; staff noted council earlier adopted a two-foot freeboard standard.
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October 3, 2026 at 2:43 PM
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Today, 24 MSc students of the #ErasmusMundus #FloodriskManagement programme have successfully completed the course QGIS for Hydrological Applications at @tudresden. They have received the official #qgis certificate. Congratulations to this amazing and diverse […]

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Erasmus Mundus FRM students receive the official QGIS certificate.
October 2, 2026 at 5:18 PM
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Laguna Beach homeowners, are you aware that your standard policy may leave you vulnerable to erosion, floods, and earthquakes?

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What Laguna Beach homeowners need to know about erosion, flood, earthquake coverage and the Fair Plan
CDI staff explained which perils standard homeowners policies exclude (erosion, flood, earthquake), outlined private and federal flood options and said the California Fair Plan will raise rates Oct. 15; homeowners were urged to check admitted-carrier lists and policy details.
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October 1, 2026 at 10:23 PM
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We’re pleased to share an update on how wildlife is thriving alongside construction at the Benacre & Kessingland Flood Management Project.
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September 17, 2026 at 8:00 AM
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Check out our latest issue in The Innovation Water! Volume 1, Issue 1 is now online!
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September 17, 2026 at 2:53 AM
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Monica Gorman reveals crucial updates on flood-risk projects that could reshape the future of six parishes in Louisiana!

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Pontchartrain Levee District updates projects; two public commentators express support and offer services
Monica Gorman, executive director of the Pontchartrain Levee District, briefed the commission on Bayou Manchac regional projects, permitting approvals and capital outlay awards; a local contractor offered services during public comment and the commission received two registered public comments.
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September 12, 2026 at 6:26 AM
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Douglas County is stepping up to tackle flood risks with a $129,100 investment in a groundbreaking regional flood-risk program, set to transform how we manage stormwater infrastructure!

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Douglas County joins Mile High Flood District flood‑risk program, commits $129,100 matched by district
Commissioners approved an intergovernmental agreement with the Mile High Flood District to participate in a regional flood‑risk modeling project; staff said the district will match Douglas County's $129,100 contribution and the study will guide future capital investments in stormwater infrastructure.
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September 9, 2026 at 3:33 PM
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Hampton's mayor is taking bold steps to combat sea-level rise, partnering with Dutch experts to turn waterways into community treasures while tackling flooding head-on.

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Mayor calls for bold, regional action on sea‑level rise and Newmarket Creek
The mayor urged long‑term, regional approaches to sea‑level rise and land subsidence, described partnerships with Dutch experts and the Hampton Roads Planning District Commission, and said the city will develop a holistic report for Newmarket Creek and retrofit Coliseum Lake to reduce flooding.
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September 8, 2026 at 3:20 AM
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San Diego is bracing for a historic El Niño with a $5 billion stormwater gap and community leaders demanding urgent action to protect vulnerable neighborhoods.

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City briefs council on El Niño readiness, warns of large storm risk and $5 billion stormwater gap
City staff outlined a cross-department El Niño preparedness plan, noting only 17% of channels can convey a 100‑year storm, a $5 billion stormwater funding shortfall over five years, and stepped-up channel maintenance and emergency staffing ahead of winter. Community speakers urged faster action in vulnerable neighborhoods.
https://citizenportal.ai/articles/9773426/San-Diego-City/San-Diego-County/California/City-briefs-council-on-El-Niño-readiness-warns-of-large-storm-risk-and-5-billion-stormwater-gap?source=bluesky&loc=CA
September 4, 2026 at 11:36 PM