Mandatory evacuations were in order, so there was no threat to the general pubic. Witness the fury of mother nature from a safe distance.
Last week's atmospheric river brought steady rain and concerns about flooding to Northern California. Yosemite National Park was concerned enough to empty the park of visitors, and from the looks of things, it's a good thing. Anyone who has ever walked up the base of Lower Yosemite Falls will be shocked to see how high the water is in this video, shared by The Washington Post, of flooding in the Yosemite Valley on April 7, 2018.
FULL STORY: Dramatic footage shows floods sweeping through Yosemite National Park
FEMA Suspends Flood Rebuilding Standard
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Rising Above: Innovative Solutions for Waikīkī’s Sea-Level Challenges
The University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa’s award-winning Waikīkī sea-level rise adaptation project combines science, architecture, and community input to create scalable solutions for climate resilience and coastal flood mitigation.
America’s Housing Crisis: Lessons Ignored and Challenges Ahead
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National Parks Layoffs Will Cause Communities to Lose Billions
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Delivering for America Plan Will Downgrade Mail Service in at Least 49.5 Percent of Zip Codes
Republican and Democrat lawmakers criticize the plan for its disproportionate negative impact on rural communities.
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Balancing Bombs and Butterflies: How the National Guard Protects a Rare Species
The National Guard at Fort Indiantown Gap uses GIS technology and land management strategies to balance military training with conservation efforts, ensuring the survival of the rare eastern regal fritillary butterfly.
Urban Design for Planners 1: Software Tools
This six-course series explores essential urban design concepts using open source software and equips planners with the tools they need to participate fully in the urban design process.
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