Calgary committee punts proposed development regulations in flood-prone areas
City of Calgary administration proposed the new regulations to reflect updated flood mapping from the provincial government, including the impact of flood mitigation projects.
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https://globalnews.ca/news/11803459/calgary-committee-punts-proposed-development-regulations-flood-areas/

I pointed this out a few days ago about Camp Mystic.

(The graphics here are essentially the same as the final assignment I gave the GIS class I taught at a local University last semester, except I had them do parts of Asheville, NC after Helene).

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FEMA flood maps for Kerr County, TX showing the hazards for Camp Mystic (Hunt, TX). 😬

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A stunning new global map reveals how rivers truly flow—reshaping flood prediction and climate planning worldwide. #ClimateResilience #FloodMapping #WaterSecurity

https://geekoo.news/how-rivers-really-flow-a-bold-new-global-map/

How Rivers Really Flow: A Bold New Global Map | Geekoo

Oxford researchers have redefined how we map the planet’s rivers—revealing intricate flow patterns and branches that could revolutionize flood prediction and climate resilience planning.

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We're mapping areas affected by the flood in the southern region of Thailand. Click here to view the area on OpenStreetMap

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Inflation Reduction Act accelerates USGS effort to collect high-resolution data of landscapes across 25 states | U.S. Geological Survey

Over $6 million in funding will support the USGS goal of nationwide high-resolution 3D data coverage.