Letters to the Editor
Letter to the Editor: Erosion Prevention is Cheaper than Clean-Up
Storm damage in the wake of soil and water conservation budget cuts highlights the need for "small but smart investments," writes author.
To the editor: Minnesotans have pulled together and responded to severe storm damage throughout the state. We are now in the process of recovering again from some of the worst flooding our state has ever seen. Northeastern Minnesota and parts of southern Minnesota saw high levels of rainfall in a short duration and have the flooding and damage to prove it. As we have several times during the past few years, the legislature will convene a special session to help communities devastated by floods and storms. Minnesotans do the right thing and we come together to help those in need. However, we know how and have the ability to prevent disaster damage and minimize the costs of clean-up. Some effective protections are those soil conservation and…
