Mississippi River mayors lobby for more flood funding
Mayors of cities and towns along the Mississippi River have experienced increased flooding, heavier rainfall and more frequent droughts in recent years. Warren County Sheriff Martin Pace, left, and Warren County Sheriff’s Department Detective Samuel Winchester, right, use a boat to patrol the Yazoo River flooded Chickasaw subdivision in Vicksburg, Miss., Friday, March 1, 2019. Vicksburg Mayor George Flaggs Jr. is co-chair of the Mississippi River Cities and Towns Initiative, a nonprofit organization advocating for town and city leaders. (Rogelio V. Solis/AP Photo file)
While the Mississippi River group is not shying away from using words like “climate” and “resilience” in its policy goals, members are uncertain how much federal support they can count on, given recent government cutbacks.
Topics
Mississippi River basin Mississippi River Cities and Towns InitiativeMississippi River Basin Ag & Water Desk
The Mississippi River Basin Ag & Water Desk is an independent reporting network based at the University of Missouri, in partnership with Report For America and the Society of Environmental Journalists, funded by the Walton Family Foundation. The Daily Memphian is a member of the reporting network.
Comments
Want to comment on our stories? If you’re a subscriber, scroll down to the comments. If you’re not a subscriber, only paid subscribers can add their thoughts, so subscribe now. Our commenting policy can be viewed here.