A hydrologist helping Peguis First Nation says he expects to put the finishing touches on flood protections around the community in Manitoba's Interlake on Wednesday ... .
Every dollar we fail to invest in flood protection now is a dollar communities pay back many times over when the next event hits, says Green Party Co-leader Chlöe Swarbrick ....
Some residents and building owners along Manhattan’s edge, where the flood protection work is slated, have expressed resistance to it in the past, citing opposition to the disruption caused by construction.
Almost 62,000 homes and businesses have been better protected from flooding over the last two years as the Environment Agency today (Wednesday 15 April) confirmed it has exceeded its two-year property protection target by nearly 10,000.
Almost 62,000 homes and businesses have been better protected from flooding over the last two years as the Environment Agency today (Wednesday 15 April) confirmed it has exceeded its two-year property protection target by nearly 10,000.
"This funding ensures our major ports remain competitive, our harbors stay navigable and safe, and our communities are better protected from flooding and climate impacts." ... are vulnerable to flooding.