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New federal law focuses on Mississippi flooding and river upgrades
The Water Resources Development Act passed by Congress authorizes Army Corps of Engineers projects to curb Mississippi River flooding, fund river restoration, and study higher basin floods. Signed Jan 4, the act includes a $6 billion floodwall plan for Louisiana and promotes nature based solutions alongside traditional infrastructure.
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Kirsten Wallace
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