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Capito Pushes Flood-Resilient Water Bill | Charleston News
West Virginia’s flood-prone communities are getting a lifeline as Senator Shelley Moore Capito pushes the Water Resources Development Act of 2026, a sweeping infrastructure bill designed to prevent future disasters. After relentless storms left areas like Campbells Creek inundated four times since 2022, the Senate unanimously backed the legislation — including a new Army Corps of Engineers program to clear clogged streams before they overflow. While funding details remain uncertain, Capito vows West Virginia won’t be left out. This isn’t about stopping every flood — it’s about building…
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