Podcasts about flood mitigation

After widespread public pressure, the City of Cape Town has reinstated key river rehabilitation projects previously delayed by a decade. Councillor Alex Lansdowne joins John Maytham to unpack what this budget reversal means for communities, catchments, and climate resilience.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Cities around the world are on the frontlines of climate disaster. In Lisbon, Portugal, unprecedented flooding has required the construction of significant climate resilience projects like the city's drainage master plan. In the global south, cities like Ahmedabad, India are getting hotter and hotter…and the women who live in this region are disproportionately impacted physically and financially by heat wave events. But as we can see through the shining examples of both these urban centres, by combining mitigation and adaptation actions - like innovative parametric heat insurance projects, and equitable public transportation initiatives - with community informed policies, we can build resilient cities that will be able to withstand the increasing impacts of climate change.Featured guests:Carlos Moedas, Mayor of LisbonKathy Baughman McLeod , CEO, Climate Resilience for All Links: 10 of the Oldest Continuously Inhabited Cities in the World - How Stuff WorksHorizon Europe - European CommissionEuropean Research CouncilThe US brain drain has begun - PoliticoLisbon approved free public transport for young and elderly residents - Mayors of EuropeLisbon Mayor Wants Companies to Help Fix City's Housing Shortage - BloombergLisbon Drainage Master PlanLisbon aims to be carbon neutral by 2030 with EU support - LPPClimate Resilience for AllHeat and gender: Enhancing her resilience to rising temperatures - World BankWorld-First Financial Product Combining Insurance and Cash Payments for Extreme Heat is a Lifeline for 50,000 Informal Women Workers in India - Climate Resilience for AllIf you want to learn more about the Journal of City Climate Policy and Economy, please visit our website: https://jccpe.utpjournals.press/ Cities 1.5 is produced by the University of Toronto Press and Cities 1.5 is supported by C40 Cities and the C40 Centre for City Climate Policy and Economy. You can sign up to the Centre newsletter here. https://thecentre.substack.com/ Our executive producers are Calli Elipoulos and Peggy Whitfield. Produced by Jess Schmidt: https://jessdoespodcasting.com/ Edited by Morgane Chambrin: https://www.morganechambrin.com/ Music is by Lorna Gilfedder: https://origamipodcastservices.com/

Since the January 2011 flood, the Manual of Operational Procedures for Flood Mitigation at Wivenhoe Dam and Somerset Dam has undergone nine revisions with a major revision. Ahead of Cyclone Alfred's arrival, Wivenhoe Dam is currently at about 86 per cent and no flood releases have occurred yet. Peter Fegan asked Seqwater CEO Emma Thomas when water may begin being released, and Ms. Thomas replied, "Well, it depends on a number of factors... but we will probably start releasing in the coming days, anywhere from 48 to 72 hours, but that's not an exact figure either."See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Join host Bob DeMarco for and informative discussion with Urban Conservation Specialist Heather Colter and Soil Scientist Dan Schwartz about the county's Flood Mitigation Assistance Program (FMAP).

It's been a while since we've talked about flood mitigation, but it's still a thing... and FEMA has conditionally approved another $24M in grant funding for more work in the Blanchard River watershed (at 13:53) --- Be on the lookout for fake products during the holidays... Because a deal isn't a deal unless you're putting the genuine article under the tree (at 22:50) --- What's Happening: The latest update on adventures and programs from the Black Swamp Area Council of Scouting America (at 42:57)

The Pyramid Lake Paiute Tribe will use $17 million to strengthen parts of the lower Truckee River bank along with other flood mitigation projects. The money is from an agreement with the Truckee River Flood Management Authority.

Discussions continue about if Mississippi communities want to move forward with a flood mitigation plan in the Delta.Then, a legislative task force is working with experts across many fields to better understand the mental health needs for youth in the state.Plus, how volunteers and organizers stood up to extreme violence in Mississippi as they pushed for voting rights in 1964's Freedom Summer project. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A year after floods devastated many municipalities across Vermont, most of the damage has been repaired. But with the threat of more extreme storms looming due to climate change, there's an urgent need for towns to build flood mitigation projects. That work will take years and cost millions of dollars.

A year after floods devastated many municipalities across Vermont, there's an urgent need for towns to take on projects to limit damage from future disasters. But that work will take years and cost millions of dollars.

John Stanley (filling in for Michael McLaren) is joined by Susan Templeman, Federal Member for Macquarie, to discuss the flooding impacting major parts of NSW over the weekend and the need for flood mitigation changes. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

UPDATE: Mayor of Hawkesbury, Sarah McMahon, has pushed back on Templeman's comments, expressing frustration over government inaction on crucial flood mitigation projects despite its priority status for two years.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Also: Agencies in the Shenandoah Valley are using new approaches to address a regional housing crisis and battle homelessness; RVA Diamond Partners has finalized a schematic design for a minor-league baseball stadium — the first stage in the architectural design process for the city's Diamond District project.

Andrew Black is the mayor of Tantramar.

The CBRM is spending $176 000 to make up for the loss of fish habitat in the construction of the berms at the Baille Ard trail.  

We return to Sussex a week after another devastating flood that's left residents asking why the town's multimillion-dollar flood mitigation plan isn't in motion.

Tackling homelessness and addiction in Nanaimo! Eby is in Ottawa pushing for more federal funding towards Abbotsford flood mitigation. The province is finally cracking down on private schools for international students. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A Mississippi man convicted of two capital murders in 1994 says evidence and witness testimony used to convict him and sentence him to death are unreliable.Then, a Mississippi Congressman oversaw the first expulsion of a House member in more than 20 years.Plus, immigrant rights advocates are going door-to-door in their communities to discuss how a flood mitigation plan could affect Jackson and the lower Pearl River. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Natural disasters are putting a strain on insurance markets across the country. Coastal regions and cities are experiencing the biggest pinch with flooding compounded by sea-level rise due to climate change. And this week flood insurance expert Roderick Scott from the Flood Mitigation Industry Association talks with host Chelsea Henderson about problems that are occurring and why.Scott shares examples of how his home area of New Orleans is being affected by flooding and how the financial industry and insurance markets are dealing with these regular occurrences. Don't miss this informative interview and conversation with expert Roderick Scott!

Roderick Scott explains how and why the flood mitigation industry he works in doesn't even talk about climate change. Listen to the entire interview at www.republicEn.org/podcast!

Some positive news for Aucklanders left with flood-damaged homes.  The council has agreed to fund mitigation for properties which could feasibly be protected from harm in future severe weather events.   It's offering to pay up to 25% of a property's capital value for work like retaining walls, landscaping, and drainage improvements.   Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown told Mike Hosking that the issue is vexed, but is a mixture of what he calls sensible decisions.  He says it minimises costs but maximises the help council can provide without upsetting ratepayers too much.  LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on The Florida Roundup, we talk about the legal limbo around abortion access as the Florida Supreme Court considers a challenge to the state's 15-week ban. Plus, Politico's Gary Fineout joins us for a preview of November's special legislative session. And later, a collection of stories about coastal communities' efforts to mitigate flooding.

A conversation with Tim Coates, co-founder of Oxbury Bank, the UK's only specialist agricultural bank, about flood risk mitigation, water quality, water cycle restoration, selling flood mitigation to institutional investors and much more.Tim Coast, a third-generation farmer founded an agriculture focussed bank. He argues that the best place to start (at least in the UK) water cycle restoration might be selling flood mitigation to institutional investors and other institutional players suffering from bad watershed management like the drinking water companies trying to make sure we have clean drinking water, insurance companies who pay when businesses and houses flood, the reinsurance companies that pick up the final bill, the towns which get regular flooding, the railways, etc. It doesn't make sense to sell the cooling effect of healthy water cycles and ecosystems to people who are not on board yet. According to Tim, you will lose too much time on education and convincing and... we don't have time!---------------------------------------------------Join our Gumroad community, discover the tiers and benefits on www.gumroad.com/investinginregenag. Support our work:Share itGive a 5-star ratingBuy us a coffee… or a meal! www.Ko-fi.com/regenerativeagriculture----------------------------------------------------More about this episode on https://investinginregenerativeagriculture.com/tim-coates.Find our video course on https://investinginregenerativeagriculture.com/course.----------------------------------------------------The above references an opinion and is for information and educational purposes only. It is not intended to be investment advice. Seek a duly licensed professional for investment advice.Find out more here:https://rfsi-forum.com/2023-rfsi-forum/Support the showFeedback, ideas, suggestions? - Twitter @KoenvanSeijen - Get in touch www.investinginregenerativeagriculture.comJoin our newsletter on www.eepurl.com/cxU33P! Support the showThanks for listening and sharing!

August 15, 2023 - Assemblymember Al Stirpe, a Syracuse-area Democrat, discusses a long-awaited report on combatting recurring upstate flooding concerns.

This week, we were joined by Stephen Costello, Chief Recovery Officer for the City of Houston! He discussed flooding, recovery, FEMA, and more.     Are you an HAR MLS Platinum Subscriber? Join our Facebook Group! Click to join. Sign Up for your free Real Estate News Subscription here. Sign up for your free Inman Select Subscription here. Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube , and LinkedIn.

www.commsolutions.com- I'm sure that you all heard that there was a huge tax surplus in St Paul. Don't stay up waiting for your check. It ain't coming. So after spending all of the extra money they stole, that should be the end of it... right? Of course not!!! They passed a bonding bill in a non-bonding year with Republican help! Thanks guys!!! Remember, that a bond is a debt instrument, so it's a hidden tax, because you will not only need to pay back the principle on that debt, but the interest too. How do you feel about your tax money being used paying back interest on loans for the rest of the state to get goodies you'll never see or use? Republicans argued for $200 million more than the DFL originally requested. Some of it was for property acquisition. Sen Karin Housley secured funding for two projects in Stillwater. Forest Lake is getting funding for three projects. Oh, we're just getting started. There is a 38% increase in public spending, which is obscene. When is enough, enough? Didn't get what you wanted? Don't worry, next year is an actual bonding year! Oh, by the way... is education fully-funded yet? We also discuss our feelings on how the presidential primaries are shaping up. The fix seems to be in on the Democrat side, and the Republican primary seems to be all but decided, but there's some interesting things happening. This should be a fun one to watch. This episode goes out to the late Iron Sheik. Have you checked out our Spotify playlist? At the beginning of each episode, Jason quotes some song lyrics that have to do with the subject matter of the podcast. Andrew never knows what they are, but now he can… and so can you! We've launched the Spotify playlist: “Community Solutions Music From the Podcast!” You can listen to Roundabout from Yes after listing to Episode 30 on Roundabouts… or kick back and enjoy a rocking playlist just for the thrill of it. We add a new song every week. Subscribe and enjoy! Don't forget that you can also subscribe to our podcast on iTunes, Google Play, and Spotify!

LAPD will be getting its requested robot dog; A project to mitigate flood risk in an LA County wetlands is scratched and environmental activists are celebrating; Transit activists are hoping a requested security review of the Metro system bears fruit. Support The L.A. Report by donating now at LAist.com/joinSupport the show: https://laist.com

Work is underway to build flood defenses and mitigation infrastructure in Orlo Vista, an Orange County community regularly inundated in the wake of major storms. And the panel discusses the pressures of economic development in Central Florida as some residents push back on plans for a green technology park in Kissimmee.

Researchers launch massive study teen internet use -- Valley wide flood mitigation updates

Hello Climate Confident listeners! I'm so excited to share with you the latest episode of the podcast where I had the pleasure of speaking once again with Prof Denise Baden and also this time with Prof Matt Ryan. In this episode, we dive into the topic of Citizen Assemblies and the role they play in addressing the climate crisis.Denise and Matt are both experts in the field and it was amazing to hear about their experiences and insights on this topic. We talked about the importance of involving citizens in the decision-making process and how Citizen Assemblies can help to find solutions to complex issues, such as climate change.One of the highlights of the episode was when Denise shared a story about a successful Citizen Assembly in Gdansk, Poland. It was inspiring to hear how a group of 60 city dwellers were given the authority to take action and made sweeping changes in areas like flood mitigation, air pollution, and even controversial topics like LGBT rights. And to top it off, the assemblies ended with a hug!Matt also shared valuable information about the Knowledge Network on Climate Assemblies (KNOCA) website, knoca.eu, which is a great resource for anyone interested in learning more about Citizen Assemblies and their role in addressing the climate crisis.Throughout the episode, Denise and Matt emphasized the importance of finding the right mix of entertainment, decision-making structures, and inclusion in the Citizen Assembly process. They shared that while there may be mistakes made along the way, the goal is to find solutions that will allow us to survive, thrive, and flourish without damaging the planet.If you're interested in learning more about Denise, Matt, Citizen Assemblies, or any of the topics we discussed in the podcast, be sure to check out sortitionfoundation.org, dabaden.com, and participedia.net.I hope you enjoyed this episode of Climate Confident! Stay tuned for more inspiring and informative conversations on the latest climate solutions.Podcast supportersI'd like to sincerely thank this podcast's generous supporters: Lorcan Sheehan Anthony (Tony) Raftis Hal Good Jerry Sweeney Christophe Kottelat And remember you too can Support the Podcast - it is really easy and hugely important as it will enable me to continue to create more excellent Climate Confident episodes like this one.ContactIf you have any comments/suggestions or questions for the podcast - get in touch via direct message on Twitter/LinkedIn. If you liked this show, please don't forget to rate and/or review it. It makes a big difference to help new people discover the show. CreditsMusic credit - Intro and Outro music for this podcast was composed, played, and produced by my daughter Luna JuniperThanks for listening, and remember, stay healthy, stay safe, stay sane!

[Video below] Wilson County will be receiving [post_excerpt],322,030 in grant funds to use for roads, bridges, drainage, and other flooding mitigation projects. The funds were formally accepted Jan. 23 by county commissioners. The grant monies, being administered by the Alamo Area Council of Governments (AACOG) and the Texas General Land Office (GLO), were part of regional funds received by AACOG in 2018 after Hurricane Harvey. AACOG was also able to include counties and areas affected by flooding in 2015 and 2016 as part of the distribution of the financial resources. The portion of the million received by AACOG being...Article Link

The Nationals MP for Riverina talks about flooding impacts in communities in his electorate and the need for the state government to take stronger action in flood mitigation on the Lachlan River by raising the Wyangala Dam wall

We're joined by Will and Maureen from the RMWB to discuss the Reach 6 flood mitigation project. Reach 6 is the area that goes from Riedel St. up to Longboat Landing in the downtown area along the Clearwater River. The Municipality is still seeking public input on what residents do and don't like about the presented options. Have your say before the PERMANENT project is in place.

Introduction of Jeffrey Jackson the Deputy Assistant Administrator for the Federal Insurance Directorate within the Federal Insurance and Mitigation Administration (FIMA) at FEMA the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). Mr. Jackson leads flood insurance operations for the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) at FEMA. :52 FEMA's top priority is education1:05 Everyone is at risk of flooding. Flood is the most common natural disaster in America1:15 98% of counties in America flooded to some degree last year. Where it rains, it can flood.1:32 updating the way we price insurance, rate insurance policies1:42 Last year, insurance policies changed for the first time in the history of the program based on the individual risk of your property2:10 Houston is a prime example of climate change3:10 First-time buyers need to learn about the community and where the property of interest sits within the neighborhood3:48 Your homeowner's insurance does not always include flood -call your insurance agent to learn about flood insurance4:30 Based on the characteristics of the home, how likely your property is to flood, giving homeowners transparency of their risk5:03 FEMA would love for everyone to have flood insurance. Every home is at risk of flood6:20 If you don't have flood insurance, borrowing funds or home equity loans is the option6:57 Mitigation, there are things to do to lower your risk7:39 Kentucky-heartbreaking to see what flooding has done to communities 1-2% of the residents had flood insurance8:41 Insurance puts you on a better trajectory for recovery8:55 After a disaster, one in four small businesses never comes back9:20 FEMA affordability program working with Congress so they can consider passing affordability legislation10:21 Victoria shares a story about looking at a property in Riverdale Maryland11:08 What do the letters on the FEMA Map mean?11:19 V zones are coastal high risk A zones are river and high risk but you can't just look at a map and make an informed decision12:00 40% of all FEMA claims come from outside the high-risk area12:35 the FEMA maps are a snapshot in time12:47 If you're close to a high-risk zone, chances are you will be at risk even if the rating is X or considered low risk for flooding13:35 Home buyers, look at the FEMA map to see the flood rating of the property of interest. Also, contact an insurance agent to understand the real risk (if you are next to a high-risk area)14:00 Encourage informed buyers! There is much to learn but the flood risk of a property should be on the list15:30 How to move ahead if you want to purchase a home in a high-risk flood area15:54 Floodsmart.gov is the place to start learning about flood insurance and mitigation16:30 Elevating a home can make a difference17:02 Before you purchase a home, gather all the information available to make an informed decision18:01 Know your risk before you buy and have a plan in place for flood loss19:36 Be wary of people who want you to look past information regarding flood20:15 FEMA sees how much climate change is impacting our country21:00 Not just rivers and coast, flood risk is impacted by rain, mudslides and the more development the flood risk goes up21:30 We need to up our IQ on flood risk22:45 Flood insurance policies issued by the National Flood Insurance programs23:21 The higher the price, the more at risk you are of flood23:30 Low-risk properties flood every single dayFEMA links for more informationFlood Insurance | FEMA.govFEMA Flood Map Service Center | Welcome!FloodSmart | Welcome to the NFIP | FloodSmartFloodSmart | Why Buy Flood Insurance?FloodSmart | How Are Flood Insurance Rates Determined?FloodSmart | Flood Preparation and What To Do After A Flood

On Wednesday's show: We discuss the latest developments in the world of politics in our weekly roundup. Also this hour: This week marks five years since Hurricane Harvey made landfall on Texas and then dumped some 50 inches of rain on Greater Houston, causing devastating, widespread flooding. All week, we reflect on the lessons learned from the storm and examine efforts to prevent such flooding when the next one occurs. Today, we continue our look at flood mitigation efforts five years after Harvey by talking with Justin Bower from the Houston-Galveston Area Council. And we reflect on the often slow process of recovery from such a disaster. And composer Rob Smith and PDC Works dance company collaborate on Take Root, a program inspired by nature and the forest floor.

On Tuesday's show: We learn what recent job numbers and the falling price of oil tell us about the oil and gas industry. Also this hour: This week marks five years since Hurricane Harvey made landfall on Texas and then dumped some 50 inches of rain on Greater Houston, causing devastating, widespread flooding. All week, we reflect on the lessons learned from the storm and examine efforts to prevent such flooding when the next one occurs. Today, we continue our look at flood mitigation efforts five years after Harvey with Stephen Costello, the City of Houston's Chief Recovery Officer. And we learn how architecture and design could play a role in preventing flooding from Brett Zamore from Brett Zamore Design. And, we bring you the final episode of News 88.7's podcast Below the Waterlines: Houston After Hurricane Harvey. In Episode 4: The federal government spends billions of dollars on home buyouts after flood events. But do they really make a difference?

On Monday's show: Today is the first day of school for many area districts and institutions including Houston public schools, Cy-Fair ISD, the University of Houston, Rice, and Texas Southern, among others. News 88.7's Matt Harab joins us to tell us about a busy day for HISD Superintendent Millard House II, who's visiting a number of district schools throughout the day. And we preview Pearland's next game in the Little League World Series. Also this hour: This week marks five years since Hurricane Harvey made landfall on Texas and then dumped some 50 inches of rain on Greater Houston, causing devastating, widespread flooding. All week, we reflect on the lessons learned from the storm and examine efforts to prevent such flooding when the next one occurs. Today, Jeff Lindner, the meteorologist for the Harris County Flood Control District who was the face most Houstonians saw the most in press conferences during the flooding, talks about his experience amid the crisis and the lessons he and his agency learned from it. And Jim Blackburn of Rice University's SSPEED Center talks about what has been done -- and what still needs to happen -- to prevent the next great flood. And Jeff Balke joins us to discuss the latest developments in Houston sports and to talk about the ebb and flow of professional teams and their competitive windows.

Scott Davies is an Urban Designer who in his own words is all about creating places people love. Scott had over 14 years experience in urban design across Australia, with a focus on large scale precinct planning, master planning for town centres and urban regeneration.One of Hassell's Senior Associates, Scott Davies, is the project lead on Hassell's work in the new Western Sydney Aerotropolis and its strategic urban design and public realm framework.In a timely move, after all our rain and flooding we have had in Sydney, Scott is tasked with implementing Hassell's vision for the newly announced precinct plan will completely transform the most degraded catchment in the Hawkesbury-Nepean River by incorporating world-leading urban planning, environment design and mostly important, designing for Country principals.  But it's his work with the Western Sydney Aerotropolis that is of most interest.

In Fall 2019, the Town amended its Comprehensive Plan to prioritize flood mitigation and sea-level rise risks. One of those risks identified was focusing on the other significant natural resource for Kiawah, the salt marsh. Through several community engagement initiatives (maybe a shout out to the Town's Flood Mitigation and Sea Level Rise Sub-committee and the Planning Commission on their efforts toward resiliency planning for Kiawah), the Comprehensive Plan was amended by Town Council to establish a new natural resources goal of formalizing a marsh management plan that explores various methods of protection for the Island's marsh.Both Biohabits and Elko Coastal Consulting collectively have been brought on to assist us with the Marsh Management Plan.Dr. Elko is President of Elko Coastal Consulting based in Folly Beach, SC;  Science Director for the American Shore and Beach Preservation Association (ASBPA); an Executive Director of the U.S. Coastal Research Program, and Executive Director of the South Carolina Beach Advocates.  She is presently serving as one of the three civilian members of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Coastal Engineering Research Board (CERB) and as a member of NOAA's Hydrographic Services Review Panel (HSRP). Both the CERB and HSRP are Federal Advisory Committees that provide advice to agency leadership on national coastal research and development needs.  She served on Governor McMaster's South Carolina Floodwater Commission in 2019.  Dr. Elko received her Ph.D. (Geology) from the University of South Florida after working with the USGS Coastal Marine Geology Program, St. Petersburg, and while serving as the coastal coordinator for Pinellas County, FL. She has nearly 25 years of experience in coastal science and management and has assisted with many projects along the U.S. Southeast and Gulf coastsThe Town is asking for the community's input in regard to Kiawah's Marshes. Click here to respond to the survey and the interactive mapping tool to help inform the planning process.

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LIVE from RISKWORLD 2022: Camille Graham, Floodproofing.com Attending the first RISKWORLD for herself and her company, Camille Graham, National Project Manager for Floodproofing.com shared with host Jamie Gassmann how rewarding the conference was for building new relationships. She talked about the comprehensive services provided by Floodproofing.com, the increase in flooding across the country, the need […] The post LIVE from RISKWORLD 2022: Camille Graham, Floodproofing.com appeared first on Business RadioX ®.

In this month's episode of Talking Under Water the co-hosts highlight the recent DoD memo that temporarily halted the burning of PFAS as a disposal method and touch on the complexities of Build America Buy America. Additionally, they discuss new grant funding to the State Revolving Funds from the US EPA. Finally, they share an interview with Jesse Mains, the stormwater management division chief for the City of Alexandria and Brian Rahal, the division's senior civil engineer. Co-host Katie Johns spoke with them about how Alexndria is managing flood mitigation work, how flooding affects wastewater and drinking water and green infrastructure solutions to flood mitigation.

Advocates say the Hamptons need to act fast to mitigate sea level rise.

U.K. Using "Minecraft" to Teach Flood Mitigation and Adaptation Strategies, also U.K.'s Real Life Flood and Mitigation Plans. Peru's “Fog Catchers", and Japan and New Zealand Link Arms on Renewables.

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Is it possible to make homes and towns resistant to floods? Or is relocation the only lasting solution?

In the inaugural episode, Vanessa Holt, editor for The Woodlands edition of Community Impact Newspaper, sheds light on mobility projects planned for the area this year. Plus, the latest on Houston-area flood mitigation efforts and news from Sugar Land's minor league baseball team.    The CI Morning Breakdown is a production of Community Impact Newspaper. It is produced by Olivia Aldridge with editing by Marie Leonard. Weather and allergy updates are sourced from www.weather.com and AccuWeather.    Learn more at www.communityimpact.com/podcast/morning-breakdown.

Listen in as host Brian Dougherty sits down with Dr. Larry Weber from the University of Iowa, John Rathbun, watershed coordinator in Clear Creek Watershed, and Jamie Benning from Iowa State University, to discuss the Iowa Watershed Approach project and related efforts to mitigate flooding and improve water quality in Iowa. Does tile drainage affect flooding? What can we do to improve water quality in Iowa? Listen in and visit https://iowawatershedapproach.org/ to learn more. 

In this episode, we talk to Tom Little from Floodproofing.com about ways we can mitigate flood risk and protect our assets for both residential homes as well as commercial buildings. Please visit Floodproofing.com to speak to a professional about how you can mitigate flood risk on your property.

Streambeds are vital ecosystems that can both serve and threaten the communities they run through. Because of the sensitivity of the ecosystems and the potential for increased flooding, stream work requires permits. Securing permits can be time consuming and costly. In this episode, Roland Sanford from the Solano County Water Agency in California shares how his agency works with local landowners to provide microgrants for flood mitigation work and technical assistance to aid in the process to secure permits. 

Mayor of Muskoka Phil Harding talks about the clean up and Ontario putting people first by reviewing flood mitigation