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fromFast Company
1 day ago

Control flooding, but make it art. Nebraska's flood control system is meant to be seen.

Heartwood Preserve doesn't look like typical stormwater infrastructure. Instead of a primarily utilitarian design, this project in Omaha doubles as public art. Meyer Studio Land Architects created a series of 14 sculptural water retention basins across 500 acres of land that sit in a watershed at risk of flooding. The project is meant to be enjoyed by the public and even has features that educate about climate change.
Environment
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

You could drink from that pond': the city digging for a solution to toxic runoff

Road runoff contains toxic chemicals and microplastics that pollute waterways and aquifers, posing serious risks to wildlife and human health.
fromState of the Planet
2 weeks ago

Exploring Essential Ecosystems for a Thriving Urban Future

The Bronx River was once heavily altered by industrial activity and has been the subject of significant restoration efforts to improve its ecological health and connectivity. One major project is the construction of a fish passage at the East 182nd Street Dam, which aims to improve aquatic species migration and enhance the ecological functioning of the river. By facilitating the movement of fish that had previously been blocked by the dam, this project would promote a healthier aquatic ecosystem.
Environment
New York City
fromGothamist
2 months ago

NYC's infrastructure fails to withstand heavy rain yet again

New York City's infrastructure is inadequate to manage intense rainfall, resulting in widespread flooding and chaos.
New York City
fromwww.amny.com
2 months ago

NYC subways under water as massive floods drench the Big Apple

The NYC subway faced severe disruptions due to flooding from torrential rain, highlighting inadequacies in the stormwater management system.
Environment
fromsilive
2 months ago

Green infrastructure coming to Staten Island Zoo lot: What visitors should know

A $1.9 million infrastructure project will close part of the Staten Island Zoo's parking lot to enhance stormwater management.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
4 months ago

They sued the city of San Diego over last year's flooding. Now the city is suing them.

The city of San Diego is facing over 54 lawsuits from more than 1,500 people claiming that its failure to maintain storm channels caused severe flooding.
SF parents
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