Tag: flood mitigation
Construction finishes up on the Saskatoon’s third Flood Control Strategy project
Construction has wrapped up in Weaver Park where crews had been working since February on the City of Saskatoon’s (City) third Flood Control Strategy...
Federal investment supports water supply system upgrades in Hartley Bay
Hartley Bay, B.C. - The federal government is investing $16 million to support the village of Hartley Bay's, home of the Gitga'at First Nation,...
The Government of Canada invests in flood mitigation and drainage channel...
Coquitlam, B.C. - Coquitlam is receiving a federal investment of more than $4.4 million to support a project that will minimize the risk of future...
B.C. strengthens community preparedness for climate-related disasters
First Nations and local governments throughout B.C. will benefit from funding to help strengthen resilience against climate-related hazards, such as flooding, drought, wildfires and...
Fraser Valley Regional District Receives $500,000 for Hatzic Lake Flood Mitigation
The Fraser Valley Regional District has received $500,000 in funding from the Provincial Government to offer support and leadership at the Hatzic Lake flood-mitigation...
Communities along Fraser River benefit from increased flood resistance
People and communities along the Fraser River will be better protected from flooding with dike improvements, and enhanced flood-mitigation and watershed-restoration projects.
“We know people living in the...
Flood mitigation framework, projects make Abbotsford region more resilient
A significant multi-government agreement to make Sumas Prairie more resilient to flooding was signed on Friday, April 28, 2023, by the Province, Semá:th, Matsqui...
Merritt, B.C. receives $2M for dike funding
In Spring 2022, the City of Merritt’s Recovery Operations Team and consultants presented several potential flood mitigation options to Council. The preferred mitigation option was a...
Canada invests to help reduce flood risks and protect critical infrastructure...
Selkirk, MB - Terry Duguid, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Environment and Climate Change and Member of Parliament for Winnipeg South, and His...
Saskatchewan Announces Transition to Flood Damage Reduction Program
The minister responsible for the Saskatchewan Water Security Agency (WSA), Dustin Duncan, announced that WSA is transitioning the Emergency Flood Damage Reduction Program (EFDRP)...
