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Northern Ontario conservation authorities warn of possible spring flooding

CBC


“It would only be in the local creeks and rivers that are just receiving snow-melt from our local areas. There is some concern, especially because the landscape is either frozen soils or, if the soil is no longer frozen, given that recent and rapid melt, the soil would be saturated so it can’t store any additional moisture,” Mills explained.   Click here to read the story.   Click the following link for more information on Flood.

Flood outlook in effect in the Sault Ste. Marie/Blind River District

Sault Ste. Marie News


Residents throughout the Sault Ste. Marie/Blind River District are under a Flood Outlook, the Ministry of Natural Resources warns in a news release issued today. This outlook is in effect in the district until Monday, March 24, 2025 at 12 p.m. Those in the district, especially in the Goulais River watershed area, are advised to keep a close watch on water conditions, and stay away from fast-moving rivers and streams.   Click here to read the story.   Click the following link for more information on Flood.

Compare and contrast: NYC Plans for Flood Protection Without Federal Funds

Bloomberg


New York City officials seeking new ways to lock up funding for the many infrastructure projects needed to protect the city from flooding are offering a four-point plan to City Hall on Monday.   Click here to read the story.   Click the following link for more information on Flood.

Compare and contrast: Chicago dyes its river bright green as it opens St. Patrick’s Day celebrations

Associated Press


The dye is nontoxic. While the river stays bright for several hours, some trace of color can remain for days.   Click here to read the story.

Southern Alberta irrigation districts say water-sharing agreements likely not needed this year

CTV News

“Water storage levels are significantly better almost three times as much as they were this time last year,” said David Westwood, general manager of the St. Mary River Irrigation District (SMRID).   Click here to read the story.   Click the following link for more information on Irrigation.

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