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Charleston weighs wall to guard city from floods
In Charleston South Carolina residents like Vickie Hicks fear worsening floods as sea level rise pushes water inland. The Army Corps proposes an eight mile wall around the peninsula to block storm surge, aided by a floating breakwater and nonstructural measures. Costing about 1.75 billion dollars, the plan faces funding uncertainty and concerns about impacts on wetlands and accessibility for low income neighborhoods. Public comment drew hundreds of responses as residents weigh preparedness against potential side effects.
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Charleston
S.C
Vickie Hicks
South Carolina
Hicks
Atlantic
Army Corps of Engineers
Corps
Congress
Puerto Rico
U.S. Virgin Islands
Miami
Galveston
Texas
Mark Wilbert
Wilbert