Downtown Charleston has always been defined by its history and its challenges with water. This is especially true at the intersection of Huger Street and King Street. Flooding has long been a disruptive force in the area, with rain events often leaving two to three feet of standing water in the corridor. To address this chronic issue, the city recently launched the Huger Street Pump Station Project; an ambitious stormwater drainage improvement effort with a price tag in the t ... Read more
When the devastating floods of July 2024 swept through Vermont, they left a trail of destruction in their wake. Roads were washed out, bridges were damaged, and communities were cut off. In the face of such adversity, the resilience and determination of Vermonters shone through, supported by swift and coordinated efforts from local, state, and federal agencies.
Severe storms from July 9-11, 2024, wreaked havoc across seven counties in Vermont. Flooding caused extensive dam ... Read more
The Great Lakes and St. Lawrence River have been major North American trade arteries since long before the U.S. or Canada achieved nationhood. Today, this integrated navigation system serves mariners, farmers, factory workers, and commercial interests from the western prairies to the eastern seaboard. Interestingly, the St. Lawrence River portion of the seaway is not a continuous canal; rather, it consists of several stretches of navigable channels within the river including several locks ... Read more
The Delaware Water Gap is truly a breath-taking wonder of nature. The 40-mile stretch of the Delaware River resides in northwest New Jersey and Northeast Pennsylvania with an estimated 4 million people (about twice the population of New Mexico) who visit the recreation area annually. Canoeing, kayaking, and rafting trips down the river are popular in the summer. Other activities include hiking, rock climbing, swimming, and fishing. Worthington State Forest and a section of the long-distance Ap ... Read more
East Side Coastal Resiliency Project (EXPANDED)
Editor: Debbie Reaney
In 2012, Hurricane Sandy was the deadliest, most destructive, and strongest hurricane of the Atlantic hurricane season. It completely devastated the Northeast region, particularly New York City, its suburbs, and Long Island. Sandy's impacts included the flooding of the New York City Subway system, many suburban communities, and all the road tunnels entering Manhattan with the exception of the Linc ... Read more
