Catastrophic flooding! a solution

In the Pacific Northwest and American South!2 potential solutions 1) improved drainage to pre existing (natural waterways/ back to the ocean. And 2) a canal/aqueduct system similar to the Roman empire’s that would transport water to areas where it is needed (displacement and distribution of overflow to areas where it is needed or manageable. or as a fuel free (non gasoline) form of transportation. Obviously the roads have become over crowded
Time to try something new.
We spend billions in the Middle East and give money to Israel; wtf there are problems here at home infrastructure could fix it. Support America until this catastrophe is alleviated become isolationist. Dumbarse Trump.

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jehova · 36-40, M

It’s only about attempting something else. Sea level rise can be addressed in terms besides only global warming. There are plenty of other factors involved. Desalination being my favorite. Displacement/redistribution is great too.

In reaction.
1) the river isn’t being altered rainwater is being diverted to the already existent waterway. Human construction has altered the environment so much already rarely are original drainage patterns still intact. Instead parking lots roads and residences.
2) The Roman Empire built a continent sized aqueduct network it is mostly level but with careful engineering it can be made to “move upward” at certain points with only gravity as an input. Trial and error.
Watercraft transport would be wise to be man powered for fitness improvements, with rented canoes/kayaks for pedestrians might generate revenue. Much needed. Ecotourism potentially. More walk across England initiatives less drunk driving.
Clogged rivers? Use the deposits in artificial waterways to replenish natural waterways while studying littering patterns. Science!! And jobs. Possibly top soil?
3) yes rail is a preferred option for freight and passenger(s). my precise concern is congested roadways more overcrowded by passengers cars than freight vehicles. But yes both.
Also my concern is sea level rise hence multipurpose aqueducts.
The pursuit is reduced cost not speed. Everyone is in such a hurry but we don’t need to be. Life is short much of it spent sitting in a car stuck in traffic.
We need to fix that.
Good chat!