Mastodawn

🌱 On a rainy day, I watched my yard turn into a mini lake, and it hit me—what a waste!

That’s when I decided to create a rain garden.

Not only does it soak up the water, but it also adds a splash of life to my landscape.

#RainGarden #SustainableLiving #Biodiversity #StormwaterManagement #EcoFriendlyGardening #WaterConservation #GardeningTips

pavingtalk Jun 12

🌿 Did you know that permeable paving can reduce stormwater runoff by up to 80%?

This innovative approach allows rainwater to seep through the surface, enhancing groundwater recharge and minimizing flooding.

https://ukpavingtalkgroup.com/go/s5h5

#PermeablePaving #SustainableLandscaping #StormwaterManagement #EcoFriendly #UrbanDrainage #LandscapingSolutions #GroundwaterRecharge

💧🌏 Greg Cocks Jun 9

Study Highlights Growing Importance Of Multi-Day Storms In Future U.S. Flood Risk
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https://news.okstate.edu/articles/engineering-architecture-technology/2026/study-highlights-growing-importance-of-multi-day-storms-in-future-u.s.-flood-risk <-- shared technical article
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https://doi.org/10.1088/2752-5295/ae4f14 <-- shared paper
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“Extreme rainfall is projected to intensify as the climate warms, yet whether the greatest increases will occur in multi-day or single-day events remains uncertain. This knowledge gap is particularly pressing given recent catastrophic floods triggered by multi-day rainfall events, prompting the question of whether multi-day events could, in fact, intensify more than their daily counterparts, and by how much. This study addresses this question using an ensemble of 34 downscaled Earth System Models under two Shared Socioeconomic Pathways (SSP2-4.5 and SSP5-8.5), focusing on changes in extreme rainfall by the end of the century across ten regions of the contiguous United States. [Their] statistical framework evaluates model agreement, ensemble-mean changes, and the significance of these changes for both daily and multi-day rainfall extremes. Results show that extreme rainfall amounts are expected to increase for most regions and durations. The degree of intensification, however, depends strongly on event rarity and regional climate characteristics. Notably, in the U.S. western Gulf Coast region, very rare multi-day events (e.g., 500 year return period) are projected to intensify more than their daily counterparts, a phenomenon that could be explained by increased stalling of tropical cyclones, which can prolong heavy rainfall over multiple days. These results challenge the assumption that daily extremes dominate future risk and highlight the need to consider event duration when updating flood-hazard maps, design standards, and adaptation planning…”
#Flooding #FloodRisk #FloodInsurance #FloodAwareness #Explore #FloodPreparedness #FlashFlooding #ClimateResilience #climatechange #extremeweather #DisasterPreparedness #StormwaterManagement #FloodSafety #CommunityResilience #risk #hazard #model #modeling #floodrisk #multiday #rainfall #precipitation #storm #water #hydrology #hydrography #planning #policy #regulations #climatemodel #CONUS #USA #publicsafety #cost #economics #damage #loss #infrastructure #spatiotemporal #spatialanalysis #earthsystemmodels #forecasting #meteorology #designstandards #floodmapping #mitigation #flood

CBC Kitchener-Waterloo Jun 8

Canoeist shocked after Kitchener bans recreational activities on the water in Victoria Park
Matt Morris regularly uses his homemade canoe on the water in Kitchener's Victoria Park but on Monday he saw new signs prohibiting it. The city says the water is part of stormwater management, but says it will now review the current status of boating in the park to see if...
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/kitchener-waterloo/kitchener-victoria-park-canoe-matt-morris-new-signs-no-boating-9.7227462?cmp=rss

pavingtalk May 7

🌱 Building a rain garden isn't just about aesthetics—it's a powerful way to manage stormwater and support local wildlife.

Here's how to get started: • Design a depression in your yard to capture runoff.

• Choose native plants that thrive in wet conditions.

• Layer your plants for visual interest and biodiversity.

https://ukpavingtalkgroup.com/go/nmwx

#RainGarden #SustainableLandscaping #StormwaterManagement #NativePlants #EcoFriendlyGardening #WildlifeHabitat #GardeningTips

Børge Mar 13

Click on this link. Then go one step in any direction.

Any questions?

https://www.google.com/maps/@44.8233122,-0.5628688,3a,75y,219.34h,80.7t/data=!3m7!1e1!3m5!1svTaJ0CBP2_0-SjGYyHx5nQ!2e0!6shttps:%2F%2Fstreetviewpixels-pa.googleapis.com%2Fv1%2Fthumbnail%3Fcb_client%3Dmaps_sv.tactile%26w%3D900%26h%3D600%26pitch%3D9.301534842613208%26panoid%3DvTaJ0CBP2_0-SjGYyHx5nQ%26yaw%3D219.33853740704143!7i16384!8i8192?entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI2MDMxMC4wIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D

#UrbanForest #StormwaterManagement #QualityOfLife #330300 #france #bordeaux #urbanism #streetscape

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DoRaleigh Dec 4, 2025

City of Raleigh Government Event Guide Thursday December 4th Edition

Here’s your Thursday rundown of City of Raleigh public meetings, cancellations, and civic engagement opportunities. Whether you follow transportation, stormwater policy, development oversight, or community outreach, today’s schedule offers several important touchpoints for residents to stay connected.

❌ CANCELED – Raleigh Transit Authority Marketing Committee Meeting

2:00 p.m. • Boards and Commissions

Today’s Marketing Committee meeting for the Raleigh Transit Authority has been canceled. Riders and transit advocates should watch for updates on future meeting dates.

🌧️ Stormwater Management Advisory Commission

3:00 p.m. • Boards and Commissions

The Stormwater Management Advisory Commission meets today to discuss policies, project updates, and flood-mitigation strategies that impact neighborhoods across Raleigh. Residents interested in green infrastructure or water quality will find this meeting especially useful.

🏙️ Design Review Commission

4:30 p.m. • Boards and Commissions

The Design Review Commission meets this afternoon to evaluate development proposals and ensure projects align with Raleigh’s design standards. This group plays a key role in shaping how our city grows.

❌ CANCELED – Parks Committee

6:00 p.m. • Open Houses and Public Hearings

Tonight’s Parks Committee session is canceled. Community members following park planning, open space initiatives, or recreational facility updates should stay tuned for the next scheduled meeting.

🏛️ Civic Assembly Information Session

6:00 p.m. • Community Engagement

Learn how to get involved in Raleigh’s new Civic Assembly model, designed to expand resident participation in decision-making, strengthen community voice, and improve trust in local government.

Stay connected with DoRaleigh.com for daily updates on Raleigh’s public meetings, civic engagement events, and opportunities to make your voice heard.

#boardsAndCommissions #cityOfRaleigh #cityOfRaleighGovernmentEventGuide #civicEngagementRaleigh #designReviewCommission #doraleighGovernmentGuide #events #news #raleighCivicAssembly #raleighGovernmentEvents #raleighParksCommittee #raleighPublicMeetings #raleighTransitAuthority #stormwaterManagement

Follow GOLF Sep 19, 2025

https://www.fogolf.com/1058011/golf-course-ruling-stands-as-supreme-court-denies-city-of-ottawa-leave-to-appeal/ Golf course ruling stands as Supreme Court denies City of Ottawa leave to appeal #CityOfOttawa #ClubLink #GolfCourse #GolfCourses #KanataLakes #MarkSutcliffe #NationalCapitalCommission #StormwaterManagement #SupremeCourt #SupremeCourtOfCanada #TheSupremeCourt

George J Janczyn Jul 18, 2025

"...Urban development and industrialization led to Detroit’s wetlands being filled in...[but] when such an area receives excess rainfall, “water is going to naturally collect where it thinks the river or channel is supposed to be...”
https://planetdetroit.org/2025/07/detroit-ghost-streams-flooding/

#stormwatermanagement

Detroit's ghost streams: Maps of hidden waterways combat city's flooding problem

Buried waterways in Detroit increase flood hazards, and mapping efforts are underway to raise awareness and reduce risks.

Planet Detroit

Headlines Africa May 16, 2025

Africa: Benin - How Stormwater Drainage Helps Residents in Vulnerable Cotonou Neighborhoods: [World Bank] STORY HIGHLIGHTS http://newsfeed.facilit8.network/TKnxV5 #Benin #Cotonou #StormwaterManagement #ClimateResilience #UrbanDevelopment