The Municipal Flood Risk Check-Up has been developed to support Canadian municipalities in better preparing for heavy rainfall, river, and coastal flooding. It is a self-assessment questionnaire with 50 questions designed to assess potential flood hazards (flood exposure), and implementation
This guide provides an overview of measures you can implement to avoid or mitigate impacts of extreme weather events that can cause flooding before they occur. When properly designed and installed, appropriate floodproofing measures will reduce the likelihood of flood
Sand dunes are crucial coastal features that act as natural barriers against storms, protecting inland areas from flooding and erosion, while also providing unique, dynamic habitats for specialized plants and animals like sea turtles, shorebirds, and unique grasses that bind
Catastrophic floods across Europe have caused death and destruction in recent months, including in Austria, the Czech Republic, Poland and Romania in September and the Spanish region of Valencia in October, where they claimed more than 220 lives. Experts say
Coastal living appeals to the senses. The soothing sounds of waves and sea birds, the smell of fresh air, the picturesque scenery, and of course, the fresh seafood. It’s not surprising to learn that more than 3.2 million Canadians reside
Researchers are developing more permeable pavements to allow water to flow through streets rather than run off the surface and end up in residential basements in an effort to make cities more resilient to flooding caused by climate change. https://montreal.ctvnews.ca/cities-need-permeable-pavements-for-resiliency-to-flooding-experts-1.7005007