Category: Resiliency

Tidal marsh landscape with text reading “Guinea Marshes RFP Now Available – Project GRIT Guinea Resilience & Innovation for Tidal Wetlands”

The Middle Peninsula Planning District Commission (MPPDC) is seeking proposals from experienced, innovative firms to support a major regional resilience effort: the Guinea Resilience &…

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An old-fashioned white house with a flooded front yard

When it comes to flooding, too many people assume it “can’t happen to them.” But the truth is, flooding is the most common and costly…

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Meteorologist monitoring hurricane storm paths on multiple screens for flood readiness

Hurricane season brings more than heavy winds and rain—it brings the very real risk of flooding for homeowners, renters and businesses across coastal Virginia. Even…

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Flooded pier with waves crashing over the deck and a "Pier Closed Temporarily" sign during a coastal storm

How to Prepare Your Property for Hurricane Season: A Step-by-Step Guide for Peace of Mind Hurricane season brings more than just the potential for powerful…

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Storm surge floods a wooden pier, highlighting the threat of tidal flooding in coastal Virginia.

Flooding is a reality for many communities in rural coastal Virginia, especially here on the Middle Peninsula. But not all floods are created equal. Understanding…

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A flooded kitchen space with water surrounding the furniture

  What does it mean to live in a high-water hazard area? To live in a place where you know that it’s not just a…

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An unfinished fishing pier at Captain Sinclair's Recreational Area on the Severn River

Looking to fight the flood? Read on below for other mitigation options for private and public landowners to consider. STRUCTURE ELEVATION Structure elevation is the…

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An excavator places granite rocks in the marshy shoreline of a river to protect against erosion

Twenty-three million. Following the recent award of $1.5 million to the Middle Peninsula region to fight flooding issues – the first grant of its kind…

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2022 RISE Challenge logo

Eight businesses will each receive up to $300,000 in funding and support to pilot solutions addressing sea level rise and flooding in coastal Virginia RISE…

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An SUV drives along a flooded road

The Middle Peninsula Planning District Commission, as part of its programming to support regional businesses with technical assistance and training programs, provided small business owners…

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