Late last year, the Corps published a proposal to revise its regulations governing implementation of PL 84-99. We saw this as a prime opportunity to push for policy changes that will enhance the Corps’ analysis and implementation of levee setbacks. Our comments are detailed but boil down to one simple concept: Levee setbacks are an effective way to achieve the multiple objectives of flood risk reduction, environmental sustainability, and other social benefits that define the Corps’ modern mission.
Learn more about levee setbacks and how our team is promoting them here.