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Statement From Gov. Nixon Regarding Plans by Corps of Engineers to Intentionally Breach Birds Point Levee

Statement

By: Jay Nixon
By: Jay Nixon
Date: April 25, 2011
Location: Jefferson City, MO
Issues: National Security

Gov. Jay Nixon this afternoon issued the following statement regarding plans by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to intentionally breach the Birds Point levee along the Mississippi River:

"Earlier today, I mobilized the Missouri National Guard to respond to significant flooding across southern and southeastern Missouri, and waters across that region continue to rise. At this critical time, I have serious concerns about plans by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to intentionally breach the Birds Point levee along the Mississippi River near Mississippi and New Madrid counties. Intentionally breaching this levee would affect hundreds of Missouri families and pour a tremendous amount of water into 130,000 acres of prime farmland. As Missouri families deal with this dangerous flooding, intentionally breaching this levee would be a harmful and inappropriate action."


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