Calamitous Climate: A Tale of Two Countries Illuminates the Necessity of Preparation

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Date

Oct. 25, 2017

News Type

Media Highlight

Source

Triple Pundit

"Resources for the Future quantified the benefits of a green infrastructure investment around St. Louis on the Meramec Greenway. They figured the benefits reduced flood damage and enhanced property values by amounts three times greater than the flood damage-reduction benefits."

Topics

Public and Private Lands

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