After the derecho downed most of the city’s tree canopy, Cedar Rapids has made some progress on replanting while its ReLeaf plan to replenish the tree canopy is being drafted.
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Marissa Payne Reclaiming After Derecho Aug. 10, 2021 6:20 am598d ago
After the derecho downed most of the city’s tree canopy, Cedar Rapids has made some progress on replanting while its ReLeaf plan to replenish the tree canopy is being drafted.
Erin Jordan Reclaiming After Derecho Aug. 10, 2021 6:20 am598d ago
Cedar Rapids’ tree inventory had nearly 40,000 trees before the derecho. After losing 18 percent of the trees in the storm, the inventory helps city workers figure out which trees to replant and where.
Reclaiming After Derecho Aug. 10, 2021 6:21 am598d ago
The city has about 8,000 stumps in rights of way and another 5,000 stumps in city parks that need to be ground.
Reclaiming After Derecho Aug. 10, 2021 7:29 am598d ago
Derecho caused $7.5 billion in damage in Iowa alone
Derecho Photos & Videos Jul. 7, 2022 11:40 am267d ago
Cedar Rapids residents and those who helped rebuild after the derecho share their stories.
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