Reposted by Erin McCombs
“Dams are part of our textile and manufacturing history...But the storms they were built for are not the storms we’re seeing now. Our economy depends on healthy rivers...Letting rivers run free again makes communities safer.” -Erin McCombs, American Rivers www.wral.com/news/local/h...
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Helene revealed a hidden flood threat: North Carolina's aging dams
More than 40 dams failed when Helene hit the mountains in September 2024. Advocates say it won’t be the last time unless North Carolina confronts its aging, overlooked infrastructure.
