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New York: New York City Department of Environmental Protection Corona East Cloudburst Hub Project

The Corona East Cloudburst Hub Project will enhance the stormwater infrastructure using nature-based and climate-adaptive drainage solutions to reduce damage caused by intense rainfall.

North Carolina: Upper Yadkin River Floodplain Resiliency Initiative for Town of Jonesville

The Floodplain Resiliency Initiative will protect a portion of the Greenway Trail and enhance local businesses.

California: City of Shafter’s Nature-Based Drought Mitigation Project

Water districts partner to mitigate drought risk with a nature-based solution for aquifer recharge.

Connecticut: Resilient Bridgeport Coastal Flood Defense System

The Resilient Bridgeport Coastal Flood Defense System is a system-based approach to climate resilience in an environmental justice community. 

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.

Louisiana: LaFourche Parrish Elevation Project

Louisiana Parish aims to reduce flooding for structures prone to flooding with a new elevation project.

Louisiana: Ascension Parish Elevation of Severe Repetitive Loss/Repetitive Loss Properties

The Parish of Ascension to elevate flood-prone properties and use nature-based solutions to reduce risk.

Louisiana: Terrebonne Parish Elevation of Two Repetitive Loss Properties

The Parish of Terrebonne will elevate two repetitive loss structures.