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The Missouri River experienced catastrophic flooding in March of 2019. Southwest Iowa was particularly hard hit, with communities in Mills and Fremont counties such as Hamburg, Glenwood, Bartlett, and Pacific Junction suffering catastrophic losses of homes, businesses, and stored corn and soybeans. These communities face serious challenges and questions about how to rebuild and prepare for future floods.
Much of the discussion around flood management and control after the 2019 floods centered on the role of the Army Corps of Engineers and the levee system. While river management is an important component of flood mitigation, nature-based flood solutions and a changing climate resulting in more intense storm events are equally important and need to be part of conversations with decision-makers.
In this session, we’ll dive into the history of Missouri River management and its implications for today; nature-based flood solutions that protect communities and restore river function; and advocacy basics to hone a flood mitigation message for Southwest Iowa decision-makers.
This free online session will be interactive and fun, and you'll leave with a message ready to share and a network of fellow Missouri River advocates.
AGENDA
May 14, 2021 - 9:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
1. Introductions
2. History of the Missouri River
3. Natural Infrastructure Solutions to Flooding
4. How to be an Effective Advocate
5. Break
6. Write and Practice Your Advocacy Message
7. Advocacy Actions and Tools
8. Questions and Final Discussion
Zoom login info will be sent when you register. Can't make it 5/14? Sign up to stay informed of future sessions or other information about Missouri River advocacy.
Questions? Contact Alicia Vasto, IEC Water Policy and Advocacy Specialist at vasto@iaenvironment.org.