Duluth’s Smart Pond Upgrade

Duluth’s downtown flood woes are getting a major upgrade—with $7 million in funding to overhaul its aging stormwater system. The city’s original “smart pond,” built in the 80s with outdated, toxic sealing methods, is being replaced with a modern, tech-savvy solution that can adjust water levels in real time using National Weather Service data. The project, set to wrap by fall with full readiness by spring 2027, will hold up to four million gallons and tackle sediment buildup, all while preparing the city for more extreme weather ahead. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/0e4c13b6d3492bfa