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Can we build climate resilient communities?
Annapolis’ City Dock project highlights climate threats as leaders worldwide work to adapt. Local efforts show promise but urgency is high.
Moore appeals FEMA denial of disaster assistance for Western MD flooding
Gov. Wes Moore appeals FEMA’s denial of disaster aid after floods caused $34M in damage to Allegany and Garrett counties in Western Maryland.
FEMA denies Moore’s disaster assistance request after Western MD flooding
Gov. Wes Moore said FEMA denied his request for disaster assistance after devastating flooding in Western Maryland in May.
Moore: $1M will aid Western MD families impacted by floods
Gov. Wes Moore’s office announced an additional $1 million in funds for families in Garrett and Allegany counties affected by flooding.
Flash flooding forces evacuation of elementary school in western MD
Flooding in western Maryland forced the evacuation of an elementary school as water began to breach the second floor, local officials said.
Clean Water Partnership begins stormwater project to mitigate flooding in Prince George’s County
The Clean Water Partnership announced the start of grading operations and construction of a new project in Hyattsville that will help mitigate the community's recent flooding issues.
Hurricane Ian aftermath underscores flood risk to Md. coastal areas
As Florida residents and officials face difficult infrastructure repairs and billions of dollars in damage to property following Hurricane Ian, Marylanders are left to wonder if they could face a similar disaster.
Improving our infrastructure requires protecting against floods
Flooding is the most common and expensive natural disaster in the United States. Since 1980, inland flood events alone have cost American taxpayers $146.5 billion. Last year set a new […]
As Congress returns to funding earmarks, who will benefit?
Earmarking — often called “pork barrel” spending because lawmakers would divert funds to pet projects in their states — was put on hold a decade ago. Now, earmarks are marking a sudden and robust return, revamped and renamed.
Flooding damage closes southern end of light rail system
Flood damage has closed the southern end of the Baltimore region's light rail system for at least two weeks.
An insider’s view of rebuilding Old Ellicott City
Careful analysis indicates that to prevent or reduce future problems we cannot simply keep putting the town back together the way it was and expect a different result the next time
Body found in Patapsco River after flood ravages Ellicott City
After yet another devastating flash flood in Ellicott City, hundreds of residents and business owners are again asking themselves: Should I stay or should I go?
