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Coastal management and restoration of our planet's coastlines with a particular focus on California, Louisiana and the Pacific.  Emphasizing wetland restoration, aspects of agriculture in the coastal plain, fisheries, dealing with coastal hazards, and effective governance.
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How Overbuilt Levees Along the Upper Mississippi River Push Floods Onto Others

How Overbuilt Levees Along the Upper Mississippi River Push Floods Onto Others | Coastal Restoration | Scoop.it
From projects.propublica.org - December 22, 2018 11:25 AM
When communities boost their flood protections, they push additional flood risk onto their neighbors.
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Senior Corps of Engineers official says there is 'no silver bullet' for coastal restoration

Senior Corps of Engineers official says there is 'no silver bullet' for coastal restoration | Coastal Restoration | Scoop.it
From www.nola.com - December 6, 2013 1:31 AM
A senior Army Corps of Engineers official on Thursday warned that a "moon shot"-like science program is needed to address the effects of global warming on federal-state plans to restore Louisiana's eroding coastline, including a careful review of...
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"Moon-shot" eh?  Somehow I doubt we are going to get that kind of money/support.

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