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Scottsdale flood protection project earns national project of the year award

Hundreds of property owners along Rawhide Wash are no longer required to carry federal flood insurance thanks to a Scottsdale flood protection project that has earned national recognition.

(Courtesy City of Scottsdale)

The Rawhide Wash flood hazard mitigation project received the 2026 Public Works Project of the Year award from the American Public Works Association.

The project was recognized by both the Arizona Chapter and the national organization for its innovative design, regional collaboration and lasting community impact.

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