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Future climate conditions in the Upper Mississippi River Basin are projected to include many more extreme precipitation events. These intense periods of rain can lead to flooding of the Mississippi River itself, as well the small streams and rivers that feed it. This flooding presents a challenge for local communities, farmers, small businesses, river users, and the ecosystems and wildlife in the area. To reduce the damage done by these extreme rainfall events, ‘natural solutions’ are often helpful. This might include preserving forests and grasslands to absorb rainwater before it arrives at streams or restoring wetlands to slow and clean runoff water. For river and natural resource managers to adapt to future climate...
Categories: Project;
Types: Map Service,
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OGC WMS Layer,
OGC WMS Service;
Tags: 2022,
CASC,
Drought, Fire and Extreme Weather,
Drought, Fire and Extreme Weather,
Extreme Weather, All tags...
Extreme Weather,
Midwest,
Midwest CASC,
Other Water,
Projects by Region,
Rivers, Streams and Lakes,
Rivers, Streams and Lakes,
Science Tools for Managers,
Science Tools for Managers,
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Social Science,
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Water, Coasts and Ice,
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