The law is what the law says. Thusly, the law should be changed accordingly and that requires the proverbial Act of Congress. Such an Act could and should start at the local level and then move upwards. This is a good start: http://www.levees.org though it’s easy to hit such a big target. It would also be appropriate to review the cost-sharing requirements and responsibilities between the Federal and Local sponsors of any such projects re: the various Flood Control Acts and Water Resources Development Acts passed over the years. It would also be appropriate for the following books to be prescribed as mandatory reading for all citizens: “Dams and Other Disasters,” by Arthur E. Morgan; and , particularly “Rising Tide,” by John M. Barry. Thank you very much for your time and assistance.