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Teamwork Necessary to Manage the Floods of the Future
Written by Michael Reuter | June 10th, 2011
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Thousands of lives and billions of dollars in infrastructure were spared during this year’s record floods along the Mississippi. But are we prepared for the more severe floods of the future?
The Mississippi River Flood: A Louisiana Scientist’s View
Written by Bryan Piazza | May 19th, 2011
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The high waters of the Mississippi are coming to Louisiana — but can we stop these floods from happening in the future? Bryan Piazza, father, husband and Nature Conservancy ecologist in Louisiana, says using natural systems smartly can help.
Rising Floodwaters Compel Hard Decisions
Written by Jeff Opperman | April 29th, 2011
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A controversial decision to blow up a levee on the Mississippi and cause an intentional flood pits one state against another. Our Jeff Opperman looks at the science behind the battle.
