Preparing for Wind and Water

Engineers have played an essential role in preparing cities and states for the 2021 hurricane season. Their efforts to protect the public and public infrastructure range from sea walls to sewer systems, with an emphasis on sustainability. Among the projects is the Sabine Pass to Galveston Bay Coastal Storm Risk Management program, which will involve raising approximately 5.5 miles of the existing 27.8 miles of earthen levees and replacing approximately 5.7 miles of flood wall in Galveston, Texas. By Robert L. Reid

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