The Lens – According to a national conservation group, the Mississippi River is the nation’s most endangered river because of federal plans to cut flood-relief programs as severe weather threats grow.
While flooding threatens human structures, it is an important part of the Mississippi River’s life cycle and actually builds land. But experts say floods are growing more frequent, erratic and severe due to climate change.
Disaster response along the Mississippi River is inherently a multi-state question and FEMA needs to continue to play a vital role in coordinating the efforts of many states to systemically mitigate risks, recover, and restore infrastructure.
