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Stonington flood zone proposal highlights delicate balance between conservation and homeowner cost
The Day· 58 minutes agoThe Geographic Information System map shows the town’s flood zones. Land in A and AE zones, shown in...
Decades-old maps don’t fully capture Central Florida’s flooding risk
WUSF 89.7· 14 hours agoPeople are enjoying a drink with their Friday afternoon lunch, and General Manager Louis Quiñones is in the zone, weaving in and out of the place to ensure his staff gets ...
A Texas coastal engineer says a simple home-buying decision saved his house from Hurricane Harvey —...
Business Insider via Yahoo News· 8 hours agoPhillip/AP Asking the seller about the history of flooding in the area is a good place to start. If...
Connecticut flood insurance rates are the highest in the U.S.
The Day· 7 days agoAs the sea level rises and climate-related natural disasters become more frequent and powerful in Connecticut and nationwide, the cost of flood insurance rates have increased ...
Black Water Creek Restoration Project in Lynchburg, life after College Lake Dam
WFXR Roanoke via Yahoo News· 2 days agoLYNCHBURG, Va. (WFXR) – With the breaching and deconstruction of the College Lake Dam well underway,...
What happens when tides can't be held back any longer amid climate change?
WCSH 6 Portland· 5 days ago"We have been looking at the impact of climate change on our coastline in particular," Julie...
Flying in a flood zone at Groton-New London Airport
The Day· 7 days agoEditor’s note: This story was reported by students in the University of Connecticut’s environmental journalism class, led by Professor Christine...
Lawmakers pass flood disclosure requirements for home sellers, landlords
Valley News· 7 days agoIn response to last year’s widespread flooding, Vermont lawmakers have passed new measures intended...
Wetlands: What You Don’t Know And Why It Matters
Forbes· 6 days agoState lawmakers across the nation are deciding whether to continue critical protections of wetlands. A pivotal Supreme Court decision has moved the...
What’s in store for Bradenton’s hurricane season? ‘Extraordinary’ forecast, experts say
Bradenton Herald via Yahoo News· 1 day agoIn fact, it could go down, according to NOAA. But the stronger storms could be more devastating....