#256 overflowing

 

The Missouri River flooding in Omaha, Nebraska. That is Interstate 29 underwater. Photo by Larry Geiger.

As you can see in the picture above, the Missouri River flooded in July, 2011. 

Today, it is 14 feet below normal. Other rivers throughout the Midwest have similar stories.

At the time of the flood, it was probably inconceivable that there would be drought and prayers for rain.  But here we are, tolerating, if not welcoming, snow because it is replenishing the water supply.  

While there is little we can do about the whims of Mother Nature, most of our organizations have more opportunity for planning.  If we experience largess, it is easy to become complacent and think that it will always be that way.  We forget to take the steps that brought us bounty in the first place.

But, like we see with the Missouri River, one year can make a world of difference.  Do what you can today to preserve and replicate the treasures you have.  The waters can recede quickly.

-- beth triplett
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Sources:
http://franceshunter.wordpress.com/2011/06/20/great-missouri-river-flood-of-2011/ (picture)
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