Tag: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers

Raising homes above flood levels allows residents to remain in place, maintaining the fabric of their communities.

As sea level rises, saltwater reaches further inland, both in rivers and underground through porous limestone.

President Trump’s declaration of a national energy emergency does not allow him to waive or ignore all other legal requirements.

The legislation comes as Gov. Ron DeSantis suggests Florida should take over Everglades restoration from the federal government.

The US Army Corps of Engineers’ Jacksonville District is responsible for Everglades restoration, among other duties.

Factors like sea level rise, population growth and a warming climate have impacted the restoration project.

A more rational public policy would demand that people who build on a shoreline assume more responsibility for the risks. 

Instead of prioritizing flood control above all else, the strategy is designed to balance all the needs of the watershed.

By 2050, nearly 1,100 critical infrastructure assets along the U.S. coastline could flood 12 times per year on average.

A federal agency is refusing to deliver $42 million of sand to Pinellas County unless property owners grant public access.