# Tuscan flood prevention and hydraulic safety initiatives > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/tuscan-flood-prevention-and-hydraulic-safety-initiatives > Updated: 2026-09-11T09:57:54.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2. Municipalities in Tuscany are collaborating with various Consorzio di Bonifica entities to implement hydraulic safety and flood mitigation measures. In Suvereto, local officials have requested joint inspections to address maintenance needs for the Acquari stream, an area previously impacted by floods in 2024. The administration is also seeking a standardized regulatory framework for maintaining minor watercourses. Meanwhile, in Livorno, the municipality and the Consortium are executing approximately 630,000 euros worth of works, including vegetation clearing, riverbed reshaping, and slope stabilization. In Bottegone, an agreement between the Municipality of Pistoia and the Consorzio di Bonifica 3 Medio Valdarno, supported by the Tuscany Region, focuses on a hydraulic-urban project. This initiative involves creating an urban garden to serve as a water self-containment area, designed to mitigate risks and manage stormwater when the Ombroncello ditch reaches capacity during intense weather events. ## Timeline ### 2026-09-11: Bottegone to implement hydraulic-urban project for flood mitigation The Municipality of Pistoia and Consorzio di Bonifica 3 Medio Valdarno will create an urban garden in Bottegone to mitigate flooding and improve hydraulic safety. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/bottegone-to-implement-hydraulic-urban-project-for-flood-mitigation ### 2026-08-29: Tuscan municipalities partner with Consorzio di Bonifica for flood prevention Municipalities in Tuscany, including Livorno and Suvereto, are partnering with the Consorzio di Bonifica 5 Toscana Costa to perform urgent watercourse maintenance and flood prevention works. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/tuscan-municipalities-partner-with-consorzio-di-bonifica-for-flood-prevention --- Cite as: Tuscan flood prevention and hydraulic safety initiatives. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/tuscan-flood-prevention-and-hydraulic-safety-initiatives