This podcast episode explores the challenges faced by Hamilton City in securing federal funding for a setback levee, a solution designed to protect the community while restoring the river's ecosystem. Through the tireless efforts of local advocates like Leanne Grigsby Puente and Jose Puente, alongside innovative collaboration with the Nature Conservancy, the episode highlights the systemic biases in infrastructure funding that favor affluent properties over vulnerable communities. It serves as a powerful testament to perseverance and collaboration in addressing climate change adaptation, offering hope for a more equitable approach to environmental protection.
