Hi Katherine…..well, I have read that the “seas are rising” very little each year, but, barely enough that you can measure. IMO, the reports that the seas are rising at a rapid rate where you could measure those rises in FEET is just bogus.
I don’t mean to politicalize your “rising seas” statement…but, as I recall, former President Obama was “all in” about Global Warming & Rising Seas. Which makes me wonder WHY would he and his wife purchase an $11 million estate on Martha’s Vineyard that is right on the Atlantic Ocean (I’ve seen photos of that home and property…the home’s finish floor elevation can’t be more than about 5 feet above Sea Level). And, the Obamas also bought (back in 2015) the Beach Front Home in Hawaii ($8 million) that was used in the filming of the TV show “Magnum P.I.”…that home is right down on the water. So, I guess what I’m saying is…..if the seas really are rising and the Obama’s believe that…..WHY would they spend millions of dollars on water front luxury homes?
IMO, I’m not very convinced using city taxpayer money to build recreational amenities in flood zones or low lying areas is a great idea. The grading and drainage is just going to be a problem, eventually…and potentially do damage or destroy these amenities. But, I know, this is done in many, many cities throughout the Nation…so, what do I know???
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