Silt accumulates in every waterway, but in shallow ones even a small build-up is enough to block boat access and increase flood risk. In Bangladesh, the problem is extreme – the rivers carry massive sediment loads from the Himalayas year-round, filling waterways that are often already shallow. In th
Ensuring the continuous flow of water and protecting residents on both sides of the border of Meycauayan and Valenzuela from flooding, representatives from the Local Government Unit (LGU) of Valenzuela, the Local Government Unit (LGU) of Meycauayan, the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH)
Waterford City and County Council said that they were successful in a grant application from the Office of Public Works (OPW) under the Minor Flood Mitigation Works and Coastal Protection Scheme. The purpose of the scheme is to undertake minor flood mitigation studies or works to address flooding an
Van Oord has received the final award from the Limburg Water Board for the implementation of the Groene Rivier Well area development. According to Van Oord, this extensive project will better protect northern Limburg from flooding in the coming years, while at the same time creating space for nature
The President of the Republic of the Philippines, Ferdinand Marcos Jr., conducted an inspection of ongoing Oplan Kontra Baha (OKB) activities in Naga City yesterday. During his visit, Marcos went to the Jesse M. Robredo Coliseum and Sagop Creek in Barangay Triangulo to observe dredging, waste remova
Havant Borough Council has approved plans to bid for Government funding to support four major projects aimed at reducing the risk of coastal flooding and erosion and habitat creation. According to the Council, these initiatives will focus on safeguarding properties and critical infrastructure while
Flood prevention and dredging operations at Las Pintas dam in Mexico, conducted with a Watermaster amphibious machine, are currently underway. According to Gobierno de Tlaquepaque municipality, water hyacinth clearing and dredging began earlier this week with municipal, state and federal authorities
The Environment Agency said that the third year of construction on the Stallingborough flood defense scheme has been completed, resulting in 2300 properties being better protected. The project, which began construction in 2023, is set to safeguard homes, nationally important infrastructure, and vita
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, New Orleans District, said that they continue to make progress with constructing Reach A for the Morganza to the Gulf (MTG) Project. According to USACE, this is a very important hurricane and storm-risk reduction system, built approximately 60 miles southwest of New
Laguna Governor, Sol Aragones, and San Miguel Corporation (SMC) President, Ramon Ang, formally signed a memorandum of agreement today to launch a collaborative flood control and dredging initiative across Laguna. In a news release, Provincial Information Officer, Danilo Lucas, said that the dredging
The Netherlands has been tackling the challenges of water for centuries. This is especially true for areas along the North Sea coast, which Boskalis reinforces year-round through various replenishment projects, but the challenge is no different in the inland river regions. “Heavy rainfall can overwh
Governor Wes Moore and the Board of Public Works this week advanced $18.2 million in funding for the Extended North Tunnel flood mitigation project in Howard County and nearly $5 million for water infrastructure projects in Calvert, Cecil, Talbot, and Kent counties. The projects will create hundreds
Toi Moana Bay of Plenty Regional Council has secured a second round of Central Government funding to support critical flood protection projects across the region. According to the Council, this co-investment was allocated through the Before the Deluge program, a collaborative initiative by regional
Last week, Laguna Governor Sol Aragones called for a long-term, province-wide master plan for drainage and flood control systems, citing the escalating threats from stronger typhoons, the Philippine News Agency said. Provincial Information Officer Danilo Lucas said that during a meeting at the gover
