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First reported May 16 2013 - Updated May 16 2013 - 1 reports

Stratford marking 100 years since tragic Knox Church fire

25 years ago — 1988A St. Marys realtor is expected to build a commercial building on Water Street South on a piece of property which includes the present Amish parking lot. The amendment permits him to build on this property with the upper storey residential ... [Published Elmira Independent - May 16 2013]

Entities: Amish, Property, Presbyterian Church

First reported May 14 2013 - Updated May 14 2013 - 1 reports

FEMA Federal Emergency Management Agency

FEMA Releases Preliminary Flood Hazard Information for Modoc County

Latest study reveals increased flood risk along the Pit RiverOAKLAND, Calif. – The U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is working with the city of Alturas and Modoc County, Calif., to update flood hazard risk ... [Published FEMA - May 14 2013]

Entities: FEMA Federal Emergency Management Agency, Alturas (United States), Floodplain

First reported May 14 2013 - Updated May 14 2013 - 1 reports

Federal budget not thrilling but means a lot to families

GLADSTONE parents Lana and Peter Kammholz admitted they didn't tune into last night's Federal Budget. But they are keen to follow what the fallout means to them.The couple has three children under five, but Peter's work as a construction co-ordinator ... [Published Gladstone Observer - May 14 2013]

Entities: Dave Marsh, Curtis Island, Floodplain, Federal, Education

First reported May 13 2013 - Updated May 13 2013 - 1 reports

County hopes to spark Vet Memorial donations

On other business Monday morning, the County Commission:• Approved the purchase of a specialized grouting equipment for the Road and Bridge Department at a cost of $11,594.59 from ChemGrout, LaGrange Park, Ill. On March 18, initial information was presented ... [Published Great Bend Tribune - May 13 2013]

Entities: Floodplain, Donations, FEMA Federal Emergency Management Agency, Water Resources

First reported May 13 2013 - Updated May 13 2013 - 1 reports

UN World Food Programme

Afghanistan: From Deadly Floodplain To Picnic Area In Northern Afghanistan

Source: World Food ProgrammeCountry: Afghanistan In a sweeping valley of Khulm district near Mazar-e-Sharif, spring flooding was an annual problem for local communities until a joint WFP and FAO watershed management project made the area safe and turned ... [Published ReliefWeb - Latest Updates - May 13 2013]

Entities: UN World Food Programme, Afghanistan, Floodplain

First reported May 13 2013 - Updated May 13 2013 - 2 reports

Olive levy now a national scheme

The SA duck season is officially open, with the Chowilla Game Reserve the only 'regular' Riverland spot off limits.The water requirements of 18 key Murray-Darling Basin "environmental assets", including Chowilla Floodplain, will be used to calculate the ... [Published Murray Pioneer - May 13 2013]

Entities: Murray-Darling Basin, Floodplain, Research & Development

First reported May 13 2013 - Updated May 13 2013 - 1 reports

Bruce Hwy upgrade to receive record annual spending

THE Federal Government will spend $637 million on Queensland's Bruce Hwy in the next fiscal year, an all-time record for the state's main transport corridor.In plans to be announced in Tuesday's Federal Budget, work will begin in 2013-14 on four sections ... [Published Central Queensland News - May 13 2013]

Entities: Wayne Swan, Foreign Aid, Writedowns, Laurie Oakes

First reported May 12 2013 - Updated May 12 2013 - 1 reports

Drainage needs work

NORTH Shore residents overwhelmingly support improved drainage in their neighbourhood.About 30 residents met with Port Macquarie-Hastings Council representatives early this month to discuss issues and priorities about the proposed Shoreline Drive road ... [Published Port Macquarie News - May 12 2013]

Entities: Drainage, Stormwater, Floodplain

First reported May 12 2013 - Updated May 12 2013 - 1 reports

Flood Insurance Rates Reduced in Pacifica

The Department of Public Works of the City of Pacifica is pleased to announce that the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has completed its detailed review of Pacifica’s Floodplain Management Program and application into the Community Rating ... [Published Pacifica Patch - May 12 2013]

Entities: FEMA Federal Emergency Management Agency, Public Works, Floodplain, Flood Management

First reported May 10 2013 - Updated May 10 2013 - 2 reports

April Showers No Longer Bring the Usual

Home ? Contributors ? ? Posted May 10, 2013 in , This guest post is by Fay Augustyn, conservation associate at American Rivers, as part of a blog series for , a joint effort by NRDC and American Rivers to guide state action on climate and water prepa ... [Published NRDC Worldview - May 10 2013]

Entities: Habitat, Wildfires, Natural Resources Defense Council, Global Warming/Climate Change, Drought

First reported May 02 2013 - Updated May 03 2013 - 3 reports

Concerns about rollout of floodplain plan

The Australian Floodplain Association is calling for greater diversity on a stakeholder group that will advise the state government on its new floodplain harvesting policy.Primary Industries Minister Katrina Hodgkinson released the document this week, ... [Published ABC Online - May 03 2013]

Entities: Irrigation, Katrina Hodgkinson, Floodplain

First reported Apr 19 2013 - Updated Apr 19 2013 - 2 reports

Two Dead in Shootings, Amtrak Suicide, Ambulance DUI Top Regional News

Alleged Killer Fatally Shot After Gunfire With PoliceOfficials say Kenneth Philipp shot his ex-wife and wounded her teenage daughter in Lower Southampton and then died in Northampton less than an hour later after a gunfire exchange with police.Man Commits ... [Published Doylestown Buckingham New Britain Patch - Apr 19 2013]

Entities: Amtrak, Shooting, Suicide

Quotes

On Sunday, Mr Swan told Laurie Oakes he would "take his medicine" and suffer any political consequences, after previously promising a surplus. "And as we've gone through this year, the revenue write-downs have got larger and larger, and at every stage of that process I've informed the Australian people about what has been happening, and I have taken the responsible course" he said. The latest forecasts had the likely result being a $17 billion revenue write-down, while the Reserve Bank was predicting a slow recovery over...

Bruce Hwy upgrade to receive record annual spending [Published Central Queensland News - May 13 2013]

"The Red Lists for species and ecosystems will together provide a more comprehensive view of the status of the environment and its biodiversity than either can on its own" said lead study author David Keith, a professor at the University of New South Wales in Australia

Criteria for 'Red List' of Endangered Ecosystems Released [Published LiveScience.com - May 08 2013]

"I am honoured to have my work recognized and that my submission was chosen this year," says Devenport. "I thoroughly enjoyed the ADGIS program. It was a great opportunity for me to develop my GIS skills, with plenty of hands-on assistance from outstanding instructors. The practicum portion of the program provided me with a chance to incorporate my newly developed skills in a work place environment, experiencing all the trials and tribulations as well as success that accompanies working for an organization."

5/7/2013 - STUDENT WINS CARTO CUP TROPHY FOR COMPUTER MAPPING SKILLS [Published Noodls - May 08 2013]

"The Floodplain Harvesting Policy provides a framework that balances the needs of water users and the environment Minister for Western NSW Kevin Humphries said in a statement."

Farmers urge govt to act on drought aid [Published Perth Now - May 03 2013]

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Stratford marking 100 years since tragic Knox C... [Published Elmira Independent - May 16 2013]
Letters to the Editor: May 16, 2013 [Published Cleveland Advocate - May 15 2013]
FEMA Releases Preliminary Flood Hazard Informat... [Published FEMA - May 14 2013]
Federal budget not thrilling but means a lot to... [Published Gladstone Observer - May 14 2013]
No longer in a flood zone? Hang onto your insur... [Published Baltimore Guide - May 14 2013]
Notice of Final Federal Agency Actions on Propo... [Published Zecco - May 14 2013]
County hopes to spark Vet Memorial donations [Published Great Bend Tribune - May 13 2013]
Afghanistan: From Deadly Floodplain To Picnic A... [Published ReliefWeb - Latest Updates - May 13 2013]
Olive levy now a national scheme [Published Murray Pioneer - May 13 2013]
Scholarship up for grabs [Published Murray Pioneer - May 13 2013]
Bruce Hwy upgrade to receive record annual spen... [Published Central Queensland News - May 13 2013]
Drainage needs work [Published Port Macquarie News - May 12 2013]
Flood Insurance Rates Reduced in Pacifica [Published Pacifica Patch - May 12 2013]
LETTER: The real story about the CLCWA: It's ab... [Published Cleveland Advocate - May 12 2013]
Rain brings flood warning for Mill Creek [Published Cincinnati Enquirer - May 11 2013]
Notice of Final Federal Agency Actions on the T... [Published Zecco - May 10 2013]
April Showers No Longer Bring the Usual [Published NRDC Worldview - May 10 2013]
April Showers No Longer Bring the Usual [Published Switchboard, from NRDC - May 10 2013]
Cleveland Metroparks and Zoo Calendar of Events... [Published Chagrin Sun - May 09 2013]
Criteria for 'Red List' of Endangered Ecosystem... [Published LiveScience.com - May 08 2013]
Student planners lead the way [Published Queensland Government - May 08 2013]
Greater certainty for Barwon water users [Published Narromine News - May 08 2013]
5/7/2013 - STUDENT WINS CARTO CUP TROPHY FOR CO... [Published Noodls - May 08 2013]
Stakeholders should be at floodplain table [Published Welland Tribune - May 07 2013]
Midland city officials happy with flood respons... [Published Midland Daily News - May 07 2013]
Ex-localâs top science honour [Published Murray Pioneer - May 07 2013]
Ruston to address horticulture event [Published Murray Pioneer - May 07 2013]
Work together to keep Garden State green [Published New Jersey Herald - May 05 2013]
Cotton Australia hails NSW floodplain harvestin... [Published Fibre 2 Fashion - May 03 2013]
Briefly [Published Charlotte Observer - May 03 2013]

Blogs

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April Showers No Longer Bring the Usual [Published Switchboard, from NRDC - May 10 2013] Ben Chou, Water Policy Analyst, Washington, D.C. This guest post is by Fay Augustyn, conservation associate at American Rivers, as part of a blog series for Getting Climate Smart , a joint effort by NRDC and American Rivers to guide state action ...
Governor Cuomo's Forward-Looking Floodplain Buy... [Published Switchboard, from NRDC - Feb 06 2013] Eric Goldstein, Director of NRDC's New York City Environment, NY With federal disaster relief funds finally flowing into New York, Governor Andrew Cuomo has announced plans for a bold and sensible program that would allow homeowners ...
Comfort grappling with water issues - Cypress C... [Published Texas Water Law - San Antonio Water & Water Rig ... - Dec 27 2012] Texas Water Lawyer & Texas Water Rights Attorney Trey Wilson wrote: COMFORT — Emmanuel Flatten says a dam on Cypress Creek upstream from this growing Kendall County town would address its two serious water problems: repeated flooding and a dependence ...

Press Releases

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Stewart’s Geomatics Project Manager Earns Certi... [Published PR.com Press Releases - Jan 09 2013]
Senior Structural Engineer Joins McKim & Creed [Published PR.com Press Releases - Dec 15 2012]