Nelson Institute for Environmental Studies

Beth Tellman

Flooded Texas neighborhood with homes submerged in water, trees partially underwater, and a rescue boat moving through the streets.

The New Gerrymander: Flood Maps

Flood risk lines are designed to keep us safe. What happens when they can be bought?

September 15, 2025

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