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Seneca County residents can learn about new county flood maps during a session planned for 3-7 p.m. June 4. Those with ...
A public consultation has been launched on the next phase of the Environment Agency’s Preston & South Ribble Flood Risk Management Scheme (P&SR FRMS). Subject to planning permission ...
An agreement has been made to invest in flood defences to reduce the risk to 160 homes and businesses in Padiham. Fiona Duke, Environment Agency Flood Risk Manager for Lancashire, said: “We understand ...
and increasing the flood risk to local communities," the study claimed. An abrupt 6-foot drop in land could destroy local infrastructure, re-shape waterways and change the environment, including ...
Flooding is affecting low lying land, roads and gardens close to the River Mimram. This is due to persistent rainfall in December and January which has led to high groundwater levels. We are ...
As vital carbon sinks, healthy peatlands can help tackle climate change, reduce flood risk, improve water quality and support rare wildlife.
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Flood Map Service Center shows general flood risk by region. Enter your address in the search bar to see your area's flood zones. Or click "Search All ...
Among the Environment Agency’s statutory duties are powers to manage flood risk from the sea and main rivers. These types of works, known as flood risk activities, may need an environmental permit ...
Thatcham Town Council has objected to a proposal for 236 homes – including 39 per cent ‘affordable’ – over flooding concerns ...
Groundworks to inform the plans were completed last month. Environment Agency flood risk manager Richard Knight said: “Whilst flood walls in Walton-le-Dale were not overtopped, the intense ...