Dark storm clouds loom over the Rappahannock River as a white boat named Ruby rests on the gravel shoreline

When it comes to protecting your property from flooding, knowledge is your first line of defense. That starts with understanding your flood zone. Flood zones…

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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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Flooded rural road and stop sign in Virginia's Middle Peninsula on a clear day

Rising waters aren’t just a future threat for the Middle Peninsula—they’re already a present challenge for many property owners. That’s why Fight the Flood is…

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Graphic promoting grant funding for septic systems

Residents in King William County in rural coastal Virginia can now access first come, first served grant funds to replace or repair failing septic systems,…

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Artificial reefs along marsh islands to protect them from erosion

Living on the Middle Peninsula of Virginia, a rural coastal community, means learning to live with the water and the single largest problem facing the…

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“Sea level rise is this big, scary reality. We’re always hearing predictions from scientists that the oceans will swallow islands, flood major cities, and wipe…

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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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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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Simply put, Fight the Flood connects property owners to contractors who can help them protect their property from rising flood waters and the financial tools available to fund those projects.
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