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Levee project on Kaskaskia Island not economically justified
A federal study by the U S Army Corps of Engineers finds levee improvements around Kaskaskia Island in Randolph County not economically justified at present. The analysis shows a benefit to cost ratio of 0 88, with farm lands homes and buildings cited as benefits, and 1973 floods prompting departure of residents.
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Kaskaskia Island
Mississippi River
Randolph County
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Natio
Missouri