This coverage is made possible through a partnership between BPR and Grist, a nonprofit environmental media organization. FEMA is no longer enforcing certain rules around rebuilding in floodplains as ...

In the valley that the Mississippi River carves through the heart of America, one vital habitat is facing a multitude of threats. The river's floodplain forests grow in rich, complex soils; provide ...

Ryan Reagan of Benbrook doesn’t necessarily consider himself an environmental crusader. He understands progress and understands why his city, a growing suburb on the western edge of Fort Worth, would ...

A planning application to build an electric vehicle (EV) charging station and roadside facilities on a floodplain has been withdrawn, a council said. Brampton Valley Way Trust withdrew its proposal to ...

In the wake of the historic August 12th flooding, Chattanooga city council is sharing how new federal floodplain maps could affect Chattanooga residents' homes and wallets. The maps, which take effect ...

AUSTIN, Texas — Austin’s floodplain covers about 10% of the city, the city’s floodplain management website shows. That floodplain changes over time, partly due to development and capital improvement ...