Miston/Ridgely Groundbreaking
Mississippi River Commission members participate in a groundbreaking for the Miston-Ridgely Levee Restoration and Berm Project , April 8, 2019, in Ridgely, Tennessee. The project will repair the levee and construct and install berms. Full funding comes from the Mississippi River and Tributaries project which has prevented more than $1.27 trillion in flood damages since 1928. The MR&T system protects energy, commerce, agriculture, people, and critical infrastructure.