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Austin Watershed Protection Department proposes code updates to further protect the Colorado River - Austin Monitor

Proposed code updates aim to enhance erosion protections and manage stormwater discharges to safeguard the Colorado River from the effects of development.
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Landmark Green-Wood Cemetery Has a New Job: Protecting Brooklyn From Flooding

Green-Wood Cemetery is implementing innovative stormwater management systems to combat flooding and support urban resilience against climate change.

Porous Pavements That Soak Up Excessive Water Are Coming to Brooklyn

Investing in porous pavement for stormwater management in Brooklyn to reduce flooding and sewer overflows.

These Two Women Are Taking On New Orleans Flooding Issues - One Garden At A Time

New Orleans residents are innovating stormwater solutions to address ongoing flooding challenges, using green infrastructure to protect their community.

Landmark Green-Wood Cemetery Has a New Job: Protecting Brooklyn From Flooding

Green-Wood Cemetery is implementing innovative stormwater management systems to combat flooding and support urban resilience against climate change.

Porous Pavements That Soak Up Excessive Water Are Coming to Brooklyn

Investing in porous pavement for stormwater management in Brooklyn to reduce flooding and sewer overflows.

These Two Women Are Taking On New Orleans Flooding Issues - One Garden At A Time

New Orleans residents are innovating stormwater solutions to address ongoing flooding challenges, using green infrastructure to protect their community.
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East New York Residents: Speak Up on Flooding Issues on Oct. 1

The NYC DEP seeks community involvement in flood mitigation plans at the Cloudburst Hub Open House event in East New York.

New porous pavement to mitigate flooding on Brooklyn streets * Brooklyn Paper

Installing porous pavement in Brooklyn to reduce flooding and manage stormwater, preventing overflow into sewers and combating climate change.

Developers could do more to prevent street flooding. Miami-Dade is cracking down

New construction rules in Miami-Dade require permeable materials to reduce neighborhood flooding and manage intense rain events more effectively.

Mississauga should ramp up stormwater infrastructure after record rainfall, experts say | CBC News

Mississauga faces increased flooding due to record rainfall, necessitating expanded stormwater infrastructure to cope with the effects of climate change.

East New York Residents: Speak Up on Flooding Issues on Oct. 1

The NYC DEP seeks community involvement in flood mitigation plans at the Cloudburst Hub Open House event in East New York.

New porous pavement to mitigate flooding on Brooklyn streets * Brooklyn Paper

Installing porous pavement in Brooklyn to reduce flooding and manage stormwater, preventing overflow into sewers and combating climate change.

Developers could do more to prevent street flooding. Miami-Dade is cracking down

New construction rules in Miami-Dade require permeable materials to reduce neighborhood flooding and manage intense rain events more effectively.

Mississauga should ramp up stormwater infrastructure after record rainfall, experts say | CBC News

Mississauga faces increased flooding due to record rainfall, necessitating expanded stormwater infrastructure to cope with the effects of climate change.
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Stork Meadow Nature Park / C.F. Mller Architects

The Vorup climate adaptation project transforms Storkeengen into a nature park, combining stormwater management with enhanced public access and enjoyment of nature.
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What happens when a concrete jungle becomes a 'sponge city' - High Country News

Los Angeles successfully captured over 8 billion gallons of stormwater during a record-breaking rainfall, showcasing improvements in urban water management.

NYC Mayor Adams shares flood prevention efforts; Staten Island town hall to be held this month

Mayor Eric Adams' administration has invested over $1.2 billion in citywide flood prevention measures.

What happens when a concrete jungle becomes a 'sponge city' - High Country News

Los Angeles successfully captured over 8 billion gallons of stormwater during a record-breaking rainfall, showcasing improvements in urban water management.

NYC Mayor Adams shares flood prevention efforts; Staten Island town hall to be held this month

Mayor Eric Adams' administration has invested over $1.2 billion in citywide flood prevention measures.
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Could Permeable Pavement Ease Flooding in New York City?

Permeable pavement installation in Borough Park aims to improve stormwater management and prevent flooding.

How To Create a Rain Garden

Rain gardens mimic natural water filtration and recharge groundwater slowly, improving water quality and supporting local ecosystems.
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Will the Seine be clean enough to swim in by the Olympics? Not even the experts know

Efforts to clean up the Seine River for the Paris Olympics are underway, with significant investments in infrastructure to catch stormwater and prevent wastewater from contaminating the river.

EPA orders Watts metal recycler to prevent water pollution

The EPA ordered a scrap metal recycler in Watts to prevent pollution from reaching local storm drains and a nearby high school.
The scrap yard's stormwater contained copper, iron, zinc, and aluminum above federal standards, prompting the EPA to call for improvements in the facility's stormwater management system.

Will the Seine be clean enough to swim in by the Olympics? Not even the experts know

Efforts to clean up the Seine River for the Paris Olympics are underway, with significant investments in infrastructure to catch stormwater and prevent wastewater from contaminating the river.

EPA orders Watts metal recycler to prevent water pollution

The EPA ordered a scrap metal recycler in Watts to prevent pollution from reaching local storm drains and a nearby high school.
The scrap yard's stormwater contained copper, iron, zinc, and aluminum above federal standards, prompting the EPA to call for improvements in the facility's stormwater management system.
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California is missing out on billions of gallons of stormwater each year, report finds

Stormwater is an untapped resource that can help address water supply challenges.
59.5 million acre-feet of stormwater go uncaptured across the U.S. annually.

Invasive plant species threatens Green-Wood Cemetery's marine life * Brooklyn Paper

Green-Wood Cemetery received a $20,000 grant to eradicate invasive plant species threatening a pond.
Ludwigia peploides, aka floating water primrose, is harmful due to its dense growth affecting marine life and native plants.
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