Army and Engineers Monitor Flood Risks and Control Systems in the Pacific Northwest
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The Army Corps of Engineers temporarily took control of two dams on the Skagit River to reduce flooding, successfully lowering peak water levels by 4-5 feet and preventing more severe floods, demonstrating the role of dam management in flood mitigation while highlighting the environmental trade-offs of dam infrastructure.
Topics:nation#army-corps-of-engineers#climate-resilience#dams#environment#flood-control#skagit-river
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