A new stormwater detention pond in Glenwood will help reduce flooding in the village and boost future development, officials said.

Sharkey’s Law now requires each county in Hawaii to regulate retention and detention ponds, survey existing ones and report their findings to the Legislature.

HONOLULU (Island News) -- Four new laws that were signed on Thursday will strengthen safety for Hawaii’s retention and detention ponds and enhance kupuna care.

Beck mentioned that a halfway point may exist between a detention and retention pond that allows for promoting native vegetation and making it prettier.

COLUMBIA, S.C. — A new infrastructure project to rebuild an old detention pond could help prevent flooding in parts of Columbia. City leaders approved the $2.8 million Louisa Street stormwater ...