Floodplain development

Some structures on the Eureka High School campus remained mostly below water even as floodwater began to recede Thursday.

St. Louis Corps Of Engineers Plan Would Help Residents Along Meramec River With Floods

Eli Chen

The St. Louis District of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has developed a plan to help eight municipalities and three counties along the Meramec River…

Mitch Leachman of the St. Louis Audubon Society spoke against a proposal to use tax increment financing to pay for pumps and levees in a low-lying area in Maryland Heights.

Health, Science, Environment

Maryland Heights Board Rejects Proposal To Finance Levees And Pumps Near Missouri River

Eli Chen

The Maryland Heights TIF Commission has rejected a controversial plan to build pumps to drain a frequently flooded area near the Missouri River.…

Health, Science, Environment

Cities Buying Empty Lots In Flood-Prone Areas Could Save Taxpayers Money, Study Claims

Eli Chen

Keeping vacant, flood-prone lands free of development could save taxpayers billions, according to conservation scientists. In a study published this week…