Ellicott Dredges Supports Anti-Malaria Program in Nigeria
Baltimore manufacturer Ellicott Dredges has begun a partnership with Jhpiego in support of its Malaria in Pregnancy Program in Nigeria… (gazette) Source: gazette, August 17, 2010
View ArticleThailand: Officials to Invest in Anti-Flood Projects
Once a bustling, happy village district, Pak Thong Chai is now semi-deserted and subdued after the flash flood tore through the town three… (bangkokpost) Source: bangkokpost, November 10, 2010;
View ArticleIndonesia: Anti-Flood Project Kicks Off
After a lengthy delay due to what it called bureaucratic red tape, the Public Works Ministry kicked off an infrastructure project on Tuesday… By Andreas D. Arditya (thejakartapost) Source:...
View ArticleIndonesia: Officials Invest in Anti-Flood Projects in Jakarta
The Jakarta council has finally approved an increase of Rp 40 billion (US$ 4.48 million) for an allocation in the draft of next year’s … (thejakartapost) Source: thejakartapost, November 25, 2010;
View ArticlePhoenicia Anti-Flood Plan Makes Progress (USA)
Officials have reached an agreement to expedite emergency anti-flooding measures before the end of the month. On Dec. 1, for the second time… By JAY BRAMAN JR. (dailyfreeman) Source: dailyfreeman,...
View ArticleVietnam: HCM City Anti-Flood Projects Under Way
HCM City aims to have drainage systems on 70-80 per cent of its streets connected with wastewater treatment plants by the end of this year… (vietnamnews) Source: vietnamnews, February 10, 2011;
View ArticleUSA: Plan for Passaic River Anti-Flood Project Unveiled
A 15-point plan to deal with flooding in the Passaic River Basin in Morris, Passaic and Bergen counties was unveiled Thursday by the Passaic… (newjerseynewsroom) Source: newjerseynewsroom, February 11,...
View ArticleGroup Pushes for Passaic River Anti-Flood Project (USA)
An advisory group set up by Governor Chris Christie has released a comprehensive action plan that could help alleviate massive flooding … BY MICHAEL LAMENDOLA (northjersey) Source: northjersey,...
View ArticlePetaluma Receives Unexpected Additional Bill for Anti-Flood Project (USA)
Flood risk has been an ongoing issue in the Payran Street neighborhood, and a long-term project between the city and the Army Corps of … More info: petaluma360 Source: petaluma360, February 28, 2011;
View ArticleNigeria: Jigawa State Government Unveils Anti-Flood Plan
The Jigawa State government says it has taken measures to control the flooding predicted by the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NIMET). (234next) Source: 234next, March 4, 2011
View ArticleWinnersh Anti-Flood Plan Faces Funding Shortage (UK)
Flood defences worth nearly £100,000 for homes in Winnersh will not save properties from future damage, but the “bucket full of money… By Victoria Corbett (getwokingham) Source: getwokingham, March...
View ArticleBraintree Hosts Workshop on Monatiquot River Anti-Flood Plans (USA)
The development of a watershed plan for the Monatiquot River will be discussed during a workshop at 6 p.m. Wednesday in the Braintree Town Hall auditorium. Graduate students from the landscape...
View ArticleVietnam: Ho Chi Minh City Takes Anti-Flood Action
The HCM City administration is determined to stop flooding at 10 of 31 spots in the city by the end of the year… (vietnamnews) Source: vietnamnews, January 5, 2012;
View ArticlePrime Minister: Anti-Flood Projects Will Finish on Time (Thailand)
Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra has been briefed by the National Water Resources and Flood Policy Committee on the progress in various flood prevention projects while assuring that the deadlines...
View ArticleChina: Beijing Prepares Anti-Flood Program
After a devastating rainstorm killed 79 people last month, Beijing will step up flood-control efforts by dredging river channels and reinforcing dikes and reservoirs. According to CRJ English, the...
View ArticleUK: Coton Anti-Flooding Program Begins
Today, the Environment Agency will start work to reduce flood risk for 297 properties in Coton, north Tamworth. The construction work will be undertaken by Jackson Frameworks Ltd through a £1.8 million...
View ArticleDeltares: Unique Anti-Piping Experiment Successful (The Netherlands)
Geotextile positioned vertically in a dike can stop piping. That has been proven by an experiment with the textile on IJkdijk in Bellingwolde (the Netherlands). Geotextile has been used in hydraulic...
View ArticleCanada: Hartland Pushes Anti-Flooding Preparation
Hartland Council is planning to hold a meeting to discuss how to prevent flooding from happening again, reports Cbc.ca. The Council will discuss different options, like dredging, levee construction, to...
View ArticleNDRRMC Director Urges Anti-Flood Measures (Philippines)
“The mountains can no longer hold the water generated by rains because they lack trees cover or canopy,” said Undersecretary Benito Ramos, National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council...
View ArticlePhilippines: Marikina Supports Anti Flooding Campaign
The local government of Marikina is inviting its residents to join its fun run to strengthen the city’s campaign against flooding. The fun run, entitled “Del Run (Save the Marikina Watershed),” is set...
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