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Articles from September 2024

On-road structure in Otter Creek (Fayette County)

New Tool Supports Local Flood Mitigation Efforts

Tuesday, September 3, 2024
A new tool has identified 250,000 suitable locations for on-road structures, an innovative flood mitigation practice that uses the existing roadway embankment as a temporary dam during heavily rainfall events.
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