Sumas Prairie
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Could re-flooding the Sumas Prairie help buttress Abbotsford against climate change?The B.C. government drained Sumas Lake in the 1920s to make room for farmland, displacing the Sumas First Nation and its members.EnvironmentJun 3, 2024
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B.C. funding $76.6 million in pump station improvements for AbbotsfordAccording to Abbotsford Mayor Ross Siemens, the Barrowtown Pump Station is likely 'the most significant component' of the city's flood mitigation.EnvironmentFeb 14, 2024
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After weekend flooding, Abbotsford presses for quick approval of mitigation fundsMayor Ross Siemens said the city has not yet heard back from Ottawa on the status of its $1.6-billion infrastructure application under the Disaster Mitigation and Adaptation Fund.WeatherJan 29, 2024
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B.C. upping flood protections in Sumas Prairie with learnings from 2021 floodMore than $4 million is being provided by the province to make the Sumas Prairie more resilient against mass flooding events.EnvironmentApr 28, 2023
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B.C. farmers hail flood recovery near 1-year anniversary but concerns remainWhen a dike was breached and floodwaters started to flow across Sumas Prairie, B.C., a year ago, poultry farmer Corry Spitters said all he could do was let nature take its course.EnvironmentNov 14, 2022
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Permanent repairs to Sumas Dike to be completed by end of month: B.C. ministerThe B.C. government, City of Abbotsford and Sumas First Nation provided an update on the flood recovery work in the Abbotsford and Sumas Valley on Thursday.EnvironmentNov 10, 2022
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B.C. agriculture minister says sector is recovering well on flooding anniversaryAbout 630,000 chickens, 420 cattle and 12,000 hogs died in the Sumas Prairie as the rain and flooding inundated homes, barns and farmland.PoliticsNov 8, 2022
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Abbotsford council looking at ‘hybrid’ option to mitigate Sumas Prairie floodingWith public feedback in mind, Abbotsford has created a 'new preferred option' which is a hybrid of some key infrastructure enhancements and flood mitigation concepts.CanadaJun 10, 2022
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Months after flooding, Sumas Prairie residents frustrated by lack of government fundsSome residents say they've relied on the generosity of churches and online fundraisers while waiting for provincial disaster assistance to come through.PoliticsApr 21, 2022
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‘This has to be done’: Abbotsford moves ahead on costly flood prevention plansOn Monday, staff presented a report to council detailing four options for consideration, ranging in cost from an estimated $100 million to move than $2 billion.PoliticsApr 4, 2022
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