• #232: Mississippi By Nature: Leading Greenville Toward Resilience

  • Jul 15 2024
  • Length: Less than 1 minute
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#232: Mississippi By Nature: Leading Greenville Toward Resilience

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  • Communities along the Mississippi River face numerous challenges from natural disasters such as floods, hurricanes, and droughts.

    This episode explores how adopting nature-based solutions can bolster resilience against these impacts.

    Mayor Errick Simmons of Greenville, Mississippi, shares insights into his community's efforts and the collaborative initiatives of the Mississippi River Cities and Towns Initiative.

    Simmons discusses the environmental and economic benefits of implementing nature-based infrastructure, such as floodplain reconnections and marsh restoration. He also highlights the importance of equitable strategies that support the community and foster corporate responsibility.

    The conversation covers innovative funding models involving carbon credits and the reinsurance industry, emphasizing the need for sustainable and long-lasting solutions to protect communities along the river.

    waterloop is a nonprofit news outlet. The Mississippi By Nature series is supported by the Walton Family Foundation and outfitted by Patagonia.
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