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Cedar Rapids Flood Control System could see more federal funding because of new legislation
That was pretty cool to see an actual, functional flood wall lock into place a block from ... there are still many steps left to complete the Flood Control System that still doesn’t have all ...
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Opening flood control boundaries, banning ultraprocessed food in schools: 5 legislative updates from Houston-area lawmakers
The 89th Texas legislative session has passed the 60-day mark, halting bill filing after the March 14 deadline. Houston-area ...
16th Street SW in Minot to test flood prevention equipment
MINOT, ND (KXNET) — With some concrete replacement in Minot now complete, city officials say it is time to test the streets’ ...
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The Mississippi River Commission and the Army Corps of Engineers
In 1879 Congress created the Mississippi River Commission to oversee federal funds for flood control. The Commission was a response to the long-standing dispute between James Buchanan Eads ...
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Despite the flood wall, parts of Williamson had heavy damage
WILLIAMSON, W.Va. — The flood wall constructed after the 1977 flood at Williamson in Mingo County is credited with saving the city during last weekend’s flood. It’s the second time since it ...
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£20m flood wall 'was effective' in storm that flooded homes and café
After the tide receded, flood water remained behind the wall with part of Coronation Gardens still flooded on April 10. Though flooding on the road had cleared, it raised questions about the ...