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References
- ↑ Elliott, Lindsey (2010-06-17). "Manhattan flood creates thousands of dollars worth of damage". KTKA. Archived from the original on 2010-07-17. Retrieved 25 April 2011.
- ↑ "Under water" (PDF). The Manhattan Mercury. Retrieved 25 April 2011.
- ↑ Thompson, Luke (2010-06-17). "Heavy rains cause creek to overflow, flood Gardenway". Manhattan Mercury. p. 1.
- ↑ "Manhattan homeowners worried about future flooding". KTKA.
- ↑ "Urban Waters Capacity-Building Grant Application". Wildcat Creek Watershed Council. March 16, 2011. Archived from the original on 2017-09-24.
- ↑ Minutes (PDF), The Board of County Commissioners Of Riley County, Kansas, March 10, 2011, archived from the original (PDF) on 2012-08-29
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