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Shannon NickinsonJune 9, 2015

This map could be the key to improving our relationship with water for years to come. If we make it come alive. A chain of parks that runs underneath Interstate 110 and through the Longhollow neighborhood. A “daylighted” version of Washerwoman’s Creek, which used to empty into Pensacola Bay near what is now the Baskerville […]

Shannon NickinsonJune 5, 2015

Stormwater, like many other things, flows downhill. That was one of the things that last year’s spring floods highlighted. And since water does not respect political boundaries, City of Pensacola and Escambia County officials are venturing into uncharted territory – at least for local governments in these parts. “We’ve chosen to start with city-county cooperation,” […]

Shannon NickinsonJune 4, 2015

Stormwater, like many other things, flows downhill. That was one of the things that last year’s spring floods highlighted. And since water does not respect political boundaries, City of Pensacola and Escambia County officials are venturing into uncharted territory – at least for local governments in these parts. “We’ve chosen to start with city-county cooperation,” […]

Shannon NickinsonMay 4, 2015

Stormwater – at least for now – is no longer a dirty word in Escambia County. The question is, how long will that last? Two years ago, talking about stormwater and low-impact design in polite company was a guaranteed snooze-fest. Now it’s what all the cool government officials are talking about. And for once, the […]

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How Pensacola, Escambia County are responding to floods

Shannon Nickinson: How Pensacola, Escambia County are responding to floods

Shannon Nickinson: After April deluge, Escambia County makes stormwater a ‘big deal’