Hartzler told federal rules hamper flood control efforts [View all]

BOONVILLE — Put flood control ahead of wildlife.

That was the message mid-Missouri farmers and levee district officials had for Rep. Vicky Hartzler, R-Harrisonville, Thursday when she visited Maggie’s in Boonville to talk about flooding on the Missouri River.

The U.S. Army Corp of Engineers has faced criticism for how it handled releases from Gavin’s Point Dam in southeastern South Dakota in March. A massive storm brought rain to Nebraska, South Dakota, Iowa and Missouri that led to record flooding along the river north of Kansas City.

Critics are focusing on federal policies that require the corps to consider fish and wildlife on an equal level with flood control and navigation as it manages the river.

https://www.columbiatribune.com/news/20190411/hartzler-told-federal-rules-hamper-flood-control-efforts

Perhaps it is the humans that need to adjust to things, but I'm just guessing here.......