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9 times the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers miscalculated badly at the expense of taxpayers, wildlife
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9 times the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers miscalculated badly at the expense of taxpayers, wildlife

The agency has a history of diving into big construction projects that exceed projected costs, fall short on projected benefits and, in some cases, create new problems that engineers hadn’t bargained for.
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Biden admin eyes $5B fossil fuel build-out in Puerto Rico

The Army Corps of Engineers plans to spend up to $5 billion on fossil fuel power plants and infrastructure repairs in Puerto Rico, a move the agency says will improve the territory’s troubled electric grid but that critics warn could derail the island’s clean energy transition.

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Federal government advances big water projects

Before ending its session and swearing in new members, Congress passed a fiscal year 2023 budget with key provisions for water infrastructure and disaster recovery. That’s in addition to approving legislation that authorizes Army Corps of Engineers projects for flood protection, navigation, and environmental restoration.

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In a drought, California is watching water wash out to sea

Heavy storms have flooded parts of California, but the state has been unable to capture billions of gallons of water that are flowing unchecked into the ocean. Los Angeles is embarking on an ambitious new program to change that.
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Construction to begin on first mile of West Shore levee

The project has been on the books in one form or another for around a half-century. The lack of levee protection in the area led to major flooding during Hurricane
A $52 billion proposal aims to protect New York Harbor from storm surges
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A $52 billion proposal aims to protect New York Harbor from storm surges

The proposal for 12 movable sea barriers across waterways like Jamaica Bay replaces a disputed plan for a single, larger outer-harbor wall.
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Billions in climate deal funding could help protect U.S. coastal cities

Communities across the country hope to tap into funds from Democrats’ new climate law to restore coastal habitats, part of a program that emphasizes nature-based solutions.
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