Conservation engineer Brett Nelson says the funding is a big deal because usually the federal government only helps relocate buildings when there’s an emergency. These projects will be preventive, so communities can begin their work before it’s too late.
The Lewis Angapak Memorial School stands above other buildings on Wednesday, April 3, in Tuntutuliak, Alaska. for six Alaska communities threatened by erosion and flooding. Most are in the Yukon-Kuskowkim Delta, where erosion and flooding are pervasive problems. The projects will play out over time, and other threatened communities can still apply for funding.
His team has worked to provide flood and erosion mitigation around rural Alaska for years. He knows the communities and their needs.
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