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Roanoke Restores Streams to Fight Flooding | Roanoke News

Roanoke Restores Streams to Fight Flooding | Roanoke News

Published 2 days, 11 hours ago
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Roanoke is diving headfirst into nature-based stream restoration on Garnand and Ore Branches, turning flood-prone areas into resilient ecosystems. By letting streams flow freely instead of confining them in concrete, the city is tackling flooding, protecting roads, and cleaning water quality—all while building long-term infrastructure strength. Work’s already underway at key sites like the old Ramada Inn and Garden City Blvd SE, proving this isn’t just pretty landscaping—it’s smart, sustainable water management that keeps communities safer and ecosystems thriving.

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