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Delaware's Flood Fight and Farmland Future | Dover News
Delaware, the “First State,” is also the flattest in the nation—just 60 feet above sea level—making farmers prime targets for rising floodwaters. In response, Senators Lisa Blunt Rochester and Jim Justice are pushing the FLOOD Act, designed to give farmers critical support when floods destroy crops and land. As coastal waters creep inland, especially in southern Delaware, local leaders are calling for more inland land preservation. While the state has already invested $10 million in farmland protection, they’re urging broader community involvement to balance development and conservation…
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