Mich. Dam Failures Force Thousands to Flee | ASCE SmartBrief
Heavy rainfall caused a breach at the high-hazard Edenville Dam in central Michigan, sending floodwaters into Sanford Lake that triggered failure at Sanford Dam. Dow Chemical's Midland headquarters as well as 10,000 residents along the Tittabawassee River and connected lakes in Midland County have evacuated. Full story: The Associated Press
Study: Commuters Becoming Leery of Public Transit | ASCE SmartBrief
Capgemini has found that travelers are less likely to use public transportation now and in the future due to increased concerns over hygiene and the coronavirus pandemic, which could ultimately lead to increased traffic in and around cities. "I have no interest in getting on the bus or a ridesharing system unless I'm in a hazmat suit," said Jason Rogers of Nashville. Full Story: AutoWeek
The Unsung Benefits of the Inland Waterways | Marine Link
Both houses of Congress are diligently working on maintaining the momentum of passing a Water Resources and Development Act (WRDA) every two years, trying not to break stride after passing such legislation in 2014, 2016, and 2018 with large bipartisan majorities. The work on a Water Resources and Development Act for 2020 has provided yet another occasion to consider a fundamental and recurring question: Who are the true beneficiaries of the nation’s inland waterways? (University of Tennessee study)
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