Flood Mitigation & Prevention
Flood mitigation provides long term solutions to reduce the risk of and minimize erosion caused by flooding events. A municipal flood mitigation plan is a detailed engineering design and construction plan determined after a complete site study is done that includes a fish habitat and wildlife assessment determining necessary environmental mitigation measures.
Since the flood event of 2005 the Town has undertaken a number of capital projects to protect High River’s property, infrastructure, natural habitat and wildlife located in the Highwood River flood plain.
The mitigation projects include:
- Beachwood Tight Wrap Dyke
- Extension of the dyke at the end of Riverside Green
- Engineered bays and swales for 18th St & 9th Ave SE Industrial Park
- Backflow control vaults for river outfalls to prevent flooding in storm system
Click here for tips on how to flood protect your home.
