Flood Risk Feasibility Study for Atchison and Nemaha counties 01.15.25
ROCK PORT, Mo. -- Jennifer Gitt, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Omaha District, civil engineer, right, speaks with project members from the Missouri Department of Natural Resources (DNR) and Nebraska DNR who have partnered with the USACE in a feasibility study to assess flood risk management measures along the Missouri River in Nemaha County, Nebraska, and Atchison County, Missouri, on Jan. 15, 2025. The study is expected to provide valuable insights into floodplain management, navigation, and habitat restoration, which are essential for the communities and ecosystems along this reach of the Lower Missouri River. By pooling resources and expertise, the Omaha District and state agencies will work with public stakeholders to explore feasible flood prevention measures. This feasibility study will last approximately three years and will end with a recommended plan. (U.S. Army Corps of Engineers photo by Declan Barnes)