Trump revoked Obama's executive order on higher standards for flood protection right before #Harvey took off http://columbiaclimatelaw.com/resources/climate-deregulation-tracker/database/executive-orders/#13690 …pic.twitter.com/DCVuzpPtlW
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That's because developers and county officials have all fought being redrawn into flood plains fearing economic devastation.
Texas Tribune had a huge piece about this online a few months back.
similar politics in the Mississippi watershed. Huge fights about 100/500 yr floodplain designation
Much isn't in the 100-year flpln, but in 500-yr flpln, which don't req fld ins. Also, fldpln has changed bcz of development/loss of wtlnds.
If you zoom in on this map, it shows you the floodplain. http://www.harriscountyfemt.org/
Most?
I guess a floodplain is not a static thing. Watch it change.
I don't think that's the point but I do appreciate the clarity
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