Study: Wetland destruction cost Charleston homeowners millions in flood insurance since 1985
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Jonah Chester [email protected]
Summary
A new study reveals that wetland destruction in the Charleston, South Carolina area has cost homeowners millions of dollars in additional flood insurance payments since 1985. The research shows that as wetlands were developed or destroyed, flood risks increased, leading to higher insurance premiums for homeowners. The study quantifies the economic impact of wetland loss, linking environmental degradation directly to financial burdens on residents.
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· 3 pulledCypress knees curl out from the swamp floor at Francis Beidler Forest, Thursday, July 17, 2025, in Dorchester County.
Wetland destruction has cost Charleston homeowners millions of dollars in additional flood insurance payments since 1985.
The study finds that wetland destruction has cost Charleston homeowners millions of dollars in additional flood insurance payments since 1985.
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