In a swath of the nation’s capital that sits across the tracks, and the river, residents can see the Washington Monument, the Waldorf Astoria and the U.S. Capitol dome. What they cannot see are the National Guard units patrolling those areas. And they don’t see them patrolling on their side of the Anacostia River, either. This storied region of Washington was once home to Frederick Douglass. Here, the crime that President Donald Trump has spoken about is something residents would like to see more resources dedicated to. But it’s complicated. People acknowledge they need protection but aren't sure this is the right kind.
Coastal communities nationwide are ramping up efforts to restore and protect their shorelines as climate change causes more intense and destructive storms and leads to sea-level rise that puts tens of millions of people at risk. Louisiana officials canceled a $3 billion project to divert sediment-laden water from the Mississippi River to rebuild part of its coast. But many other projects are underway there and around the country to restore barrier islands, saltwater marshes, shellfish reefs and other natural features that provided protection before they were destroyed by development, industry and efforts to control waterways.
Residents in some parts of Juneau evacuated ahead of what could be a record surge of floodwater after a huge upstream basin of rainwater and snowmelt dammed by Alaska’s Mendenhall Glacier started to escape. Flooding from the basin has become an annual concern for residents. On Tuesday officials confirmed water had started escaping the ice dam and was flowing downstream, with flooding expected into Wednesday. In past years the flooding has swept away houses and swamped hundreds of homes. The Mendenhall Glacier is a thinning, retreating glacier that acts as a dam for Suicide Basin, which fills each spring and summer with rainwater and snowmelt.
The Milwaukee area is drying out after weekend rain hits unofficial state records. Unofficially, more than 14 inches fell in less than 24 hours in one spot, causing rivers to flood, washing out vehicles, and cutting power to thousands. As of Monday morning, no fatalities have been reported. Road closures are more isolated, and flood warnings continued in Milwaukee, Waukesha and Ozaukee counties. About 2,000 homes remain without power. Forecasters predict more rain Monday night, but not like the weekend deluge. The National Weather Service says four rivers in the Milwaukee area hit record-high levels over the weekend.