Drainage in the area has been improved to prevent flooding.

During the 19th century, defensive measures were taken to prevent flooding of the upper valley.

The road is built on a small raised bed to prevent flooding as it runs through marshes.

Recent activities have included the installation of a new bank to prevent flooding.

Parts of the island sat very low and fill was brought in to prevent flooding.

Even today the remaining open streams are regularly worked on to prevent flooding.

Upstate residents want the city to release water to prevent flooding.

The dam was designed to help prevent flooding of the city.

The new building was built above the flood plain to prevent future flooding.

The dam is one of several features on the river used to prevent flooding in spring.