$1.75 billion plan proposes flood wall encircling Charleston peninsula against sea rise
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Article Synopsis – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has released a flood protection study that calls for an eight mile seawall to be installed around Charleston to keep out storm surge. Gates and pumps would divert water and rain into marshes and rivers around Charleston. The project would cost an estimated $1.75 billion. To read the actual article click here.