Senators Say The Great Lakes-St. Lawrence Shoreline Faces Numerous Threats, Such As Erosion, Flooding, Nutrient Runoff, And Aging Infrastructure; Senators Say Federal Investment Is Essential To Preserve And Protect The Great Lakes and Nearby Communities – And That This First-Ever Great Lakes Coastline Study Is a Key First Step
According to the Senators, "Without such a plan, management strategies would continue to address coastal flooding through a piecemeal approach that is inefficient and limited in effectiveness." The study which was proposed by the three USACE Great Lakes District Offices (
"After the devastating
"While communities along the
The senators added: "Protecting Upstate New York's most vital resources - like
The senators explained how recent events demonstrate the devastation and destruction that severe weather events and flooding can have on our nation's lake coastlines and communities. In particular, the Great Lakes coastline faces numerous threats, such as erosion, flooding, nutrient runoff, and aging infrastructure. The senators explained that it is vital to protect the Great Lakes' 5,200-mile coastline, as well as the 4.2 million people who live within two miles of the coastline. The coastline is also critical to a robust economy and tourism industry in the Great Lakes, which includes 60 commercial harbors, a maritime economy valued at
The senators said that this study is a top priority for the three Army Corps Districts (
The senators also explained that after Superstorm Sandy, the USACE completed a similar multi-year study - the North Atlantic Coast Comprehensive Study - that enabled local communities to better understand changing flood risks and to provide tools to help those communities better prepare for future flood risks. There is no similar study for the nation's Great Lakes Coastline. The senators said this new Great Lakes Coastal Resiliency study is now needed to fix this significant gap.
The senators thanked the
Hence, Schumer and Gillibrand said: "It is vital that the
A Copy of Schumer and Gillibrand's Letter Appears Below:
Dear Director Mulvaney and Acting Assistant Secretary Fisher:
As members of the bipartisan
Recent hurricanes have demonstrated the devastation and destruction that severe weather events and flooding can have on our nation's coastlines and communities.
We were pleased to learn that this study is a top priority for the three Corps Districts (
In closing, we again reiterate our support for the Great Lakes Coastal Resiliency Study and ask that this study be included in the President's FY2019 budget request. Thank you for your consideration of our request.
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