U.S. Army Corps of Engineers must evolve to meet the growing demands of climate-fueled flood risk

Jacque Hebert for the Environmental Defense Fund writes: “The Army Corps’ overreliance on hard infrastructure and segregation of sea level rise from storm surge solutions puts ecosystems and families in Florida at risk,” said Rachel Silverstein, Executive Director and Waterkeeper, Miami Waterkeeper. “With a new approach, the Corps could provide comprehensive solutions for our communities.” Read […]

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Jacque Hebert for the Environmental Defense Fund writes: “The Army Corps’ overreliance on hard infrastructure and segregation of sea level rise from storm surge solutions puts ecosystems and families in Florida at risk,” said Rachel Silverstein, Executive Director and Waterkeeper, Miami Waterkeeper. “With a new approach, the Corps could provide comprehensive solutions for our communities.” Read the full article here.

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