Tropical Storm Irene puts Flood Control Dams to the Test
Images: Left – NASA Satellite image taken 9/2/2011 showing sediment plume. Center – Historic flood levels in MA. Right – Flood damage in Vermont. On August 28, 2011 Tropical Storm Irene hit the New England region and caused significant damage and flooding in the Connecticut River Watershed. As the storm moved northward along the … Read more