New Analysis Finds Voluntary Buyouts of Flood-Prone Properties Are a Critical Step to Protect Our Communities

by Gary Kopycinski on December 12, 2013

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Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–December 12, 2013. With sea levels anticipated to rise at accelerated rates and catastrophic flood events occurring at great frequency, the Center for American Progress released an analysis of the value of a coastal buyout program both to communities and the environment.