At Dogtooth Bend, many farmers and residents sought a way out as the Mississippi River's behavior changed over time.
The Nature Conservancy, in partnership with NRCS, leveraged $24 million in easement funds, supported by private donations, to help willing landowners secure conservation easements and adapt to the shifting landscape, explains Tharran Hobson.
Episode at https://bit.ly/LeveeDogtooth
The Mississippi By Nature series is supported by the Walton Family Foundation and outfitted by Patagonia
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