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New Jersey: Borough of West Wildwood Living Shoreline Restoration

The Borough of West Wildwood, New Jersey, has proposed a wave attenuation and flood protection project to restore the previous marsh barrier.

Mississippi: City of Canton Martin Luther King Stormwater Improvement Project

The city of Canton has asked for funding for the Martin Luther King South Stormwater Improvement Project. The project aims to enact long-term, sustainable solutions for flood risk.

Louisiana: Jefferson Parish Elevation and Green Infrastructure Installation

After repeated flooding, Jefferson Parish, Louisiana will elevate and install green infrastructure for 47 flood-prone structures in its community.

Louisiana: Localized Flood Risk Reduction in the Town of Golden Meadow

The coastal town of Golden Meadow is working to solve the drainage problem that has adversely affected quality of life and travel due to flooding of both residences and local businesses.

Illinois: Machesney Park Acquisition and Demolition Within the Rock River Floodway

Machesney Park, Illinois, will buy parcels of residences to create open green space within the Rock River floodway.

Florida: Monroe County Elevation of Single-Family Homes

Monroe County, Florida, will elevate 19 single-family homes throughout the Florida Keys.

Arizona: Weekes Wash Regional Flood Control Facility Application

The city of Apache Junction works to make the downstream community safer and reduce the need for search and rescue operations in flooding events.

Louisiana: St. Charles Parish Elevation of Nine Flood Prone Structures

The Parish of St. Charles proposes elevation project to reduce severe repetitive loss properties from future damage.

Louisiana: City of Mandeville Elevation of 16 Flood Prone Structures

The city of Mandeville, Louisiana aims to reduce flooding for structures prone to flooding.

Louisiana: City of New Orleans Elevation of Seven Structures

The city of New Orleans aims to reduce flooding for structures prone to flooding with an elevation project.