#231: Mississippi By Nature: The Largest Ever Floodplain Reconnection
Published on by Travis Loop, Founder of waterloop, a podcast helping water leaders to discover solutions and drive change. in Case Studies
Floodplain reconnection has emerged as a crucial solution to mitigating flooding, improving water quality, and supporting biodiversity along the Mississippi River corridor.
In this episode, Chris Rice of The Nature Conservancy discusses the restoration of Mollicy Farms, the largest floodplain reconnection project ever undertaken in the U.S.
Chris explains the extensive efforts involved in breaching levees, planting millions of trees, and reestablishing natural water flows to revive the 25-square mile floodplain along the Ouachita River in Louisiana.
The conversation highlights the significant environmental and community benefits of restoring such areas, including floodwater storage, habitat creation, and water filtration.
Additionally, Chris delves into the partnerships and challenges encountered throughout the project, providing insights into how similar initiatives can be implemented elsewhere.
The Mississippi By Nature series is supported by the Walton Family Foundation and outfitted by Patagonia.
Attached link
https://bit.ly/MollicyFarmsTaxonomy
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