by reneereuter | Jun 9, 2020 | Flood Mitigation, Flood Mitigation Strategies, Local Government
In the United States, there are approximately 84,000 dams, impounding 600,000 miles of river. Dams and reservoirs are constructed to provide water to places that have either an insufficient amount of water or none at all. They are also built to store water or use...
by reneereuter | May 13, 2020 | Farming, Flood Mitigation, Flood Mitigation Strategies
The midwest is often known as our nation’s “breadbasket” because of the agricultural strengths the fertile land possesses. However, in recent years, farmers throughout the midwest have faced increasing instances of flooding due to natural disasters...
by reneereuter | Apr 17, 2020 | Flood Mitigation, Flood Mitigation Strategies, Local Government
As those who have experienced flood damage are well aware, floods can cause catastrophic damage in very little time. Flooding may be caused by a host of natural weather phenomena such as heavy rainfall, overflowing rivers, hurricanes, or ice and snow melting. They can...
