Navy Considers 14-foot Wall in Navy Yard to Fight Rising Sea Levels – wtop
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Article Synopsis – Along the coast of the Anacostia River in Washington, D.C., the Navy is considering building a 14 foot seawall to protect its bases against sea level rise. Military engineers proposed a 1.5 mile long wall that could cost as much as $20 million, and could potentially raise the flooding risk in surrounding areas. To read the actual article click here.