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Dr. E.L. Corthell, CE (1840-1916)

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While it would be generally concededthat the present generation should not beselfish, yet it is safe to say that thedevelopment of the delta country duringthe twentieth century by a fully productivelevee system, at whatever cost to the

riparian states and the FederalGovernment, will be so remarkable thatpeople of the whole United States canwell afford, when the time comes, tobuild a protective levee against the Gulfwaters, as the city of New Orleans hasdone on a small scale against the seawaters of Lake Ponchartrain

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Local and State level

participation

Rapid implementation

Little to no harm on environment

Best Practices for many designprofessionals

Federal incentives (CRS)

Typical Examples:

Land Use Planning

Elevations

Storm Water Management

Wet and dry floodproofing

Property acquisition 6