In 1916, engineers straightened a Tennessee river to drain land; 110 years later, authorities have acquired 985 acres to reconnect its floodplain, reduce future flooding in Jackson and create a new public nature area
- Changes made to Forked Deer River near Jackson in 1916 have contributed to flash floods.
- (Representational photo: NOAA)A river in Tennessee, US, that was straightened more than a century ago to drain surrounding land is now being prepared for restoration after years of flooding problems.
- Authorities have acquired 985 acres along the South Fork of the Forked Deer River near Jackson, where changes made to the river in 1916 have contributed to flash floods, erosion and sand deposits in nearby areas.
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- Changes made to Forked Deer River near Jackson in 1916 have contributed to flash floods.
- (Representational photo: NOAA)A river in Tennessee, US, that was straightened more than a century ago to drain surrounding land is now being prepared for restoration after years of flooding problems.
- Authorities have acquired 985 acres along the South Fork of the Forked Deer River near Jackson, where changes made to the river in 1916 have contributed to flash floods, erosion and sand deposits in nearby areas.
Sources: Times of India