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CT develops new tools to fight state’s biggest climate problem: flooding
You don’t have to convince Jeff Manville that the costs to upgrade infrastructure in Southbury was money well-spent. Manville — born and raised in Southbury, first selectman since 2015 — is happy to show off the evidence on a hot, blue-sky day precisely one month after catastrophic rain in the Naugatuck Valley area broke Connecticut’s all-time 24-hour rainfall record in less than 12 hours. The expensive bridges that in some places had replaced decades-old culverts show no evidence of the water that ran over them when the storm hit.
Emergency repairs being done on Ansonia dam to lower dangerously high water levels
ANSONIA, Conn — Crews began emergency repair work on the Coe Pond Dam in Ansonia on Monday. The work is focused on enlarging a notch in a concrete spillway at the dam to lower the water levels by about three feet. It follows a recent study that found the dam is in poor condition and needs immediate attention.
Connecticut Data Collaborative 2024 Annual Conference to Explore Role of Data in Decision-Making
The Connecticut Data Collaborative (CTData) will host its highly anticipated annual conference on Thursday,October 17, 2024. Building on the success of previous sold-out events, the conference brings together data professionals, policymakers, and community leaders to explore the pivotal role of data in driving social change and informed decision-making. Admission is free; advanced registration is required.
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