Tag: Flooding
Court of Appeals upholds $200 million assessment to repair mid-Michigan dams
In an unanimous decision, the Michigan Court of Appeals says a special assessment can be added to property taxes to fund the rebuilding of dams destroyed in a 2020 flood.
Officials assessing Durham flood risk as frazil ice starts to form
Frazil ice has begun to form in the Saugeen River at Durham, just as Saugeen Valley Conservation Authority advised it might. Sunday it upgraded its flood outlook statement to a flood watch for the main Saugeen River and its tributaries in West Grey. It noted there was now an increased likelihood of frazil ice forming […]
SVCA says squalls have increased the likelihood of flooding and frazil ice in Durham, flood outlook upgraded to flood watch
On Sunday, Saugeen Conservation upgraded its flood outlook statement to a flood watch for the main Saugeen River and its tributaries in West Grey. The conservation authority said there is now an increased likelihood of frazil ice forming on the river and flooding in specific areas of Durham. “Lake effect snow squalls over the past […]
Why Is The Sea Level Rise Higher In The Southeast Than In Other Parts Of The US?
Did you know that the first water level observing stations were established in the 1850s? Even back then sea level rise was important to monitor. Alexander Dallas Bache, second superintendent of the coast survey, explained in 1854, “It seems a very simple task to make correct tidal observations; but in … [continued]
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Sewage island: $26M flood-proofing aims to protect water-treatment plant
London is building an island fortress of sorts to ensure residents still can flush their toilets as climate change makes Thames River floods more common and dangerous threats.
Growing Concerns: New year starts with putting away holiday decor
I will remove all the holiday decorations off my front lawn and house on one of those warm days.
Frazil ice concerns growing in Durham area which is prone to flooding
Saugeen Valley Conservation Authority says weather conditions are ideal for frazil ice to form in the Saugeen River in the Durham area, which could lead to flooding. “Currently there is no frazil ice being generated in that watercourse,” SVCA spokeswoman Ashley Richards said Friday afternoon. If circumstances warrant, Friday’s Flood Outlook statement which identified the […]
Owen Sound’s Festival of Northern Lights entering its final weekend
After a bumpy start to this season’s Festival of Northern Lights in Owen Sound, organizers are pleased to be looking at a strong finish and are already planning the next one. The festival kicked off its 37th season on Nov. 16 and has just a few days left before the lights turn off for the final […]
As climate change threats loom, Great Lakes mapping effort supports resilience
A mapping initiative dubbed Lakebed 2030 supports ongoing efforts to make the Great Lakes region more resilient to climate change. The project is working to identify areas prone to erosion, […]
Trail Talk: Spending the holidays on the trails
Huron County hiking aficionados take to the trails on Christmas Eve and Boxing Day