K-State Expert Says Flooding Brings Risk and Reward for People and Ecosystems

K-State Expert Says Flooding Brings Risk and Reward for People and Ecosystems

MANHATTAN, Kan. — Flooding across parts of the United States has made headlines in recent months, causing widespread damage to homes, infrastructure and natural resources. But while floods often leave behind costly destruction, a Kansas State University expert says these high-water events also play a valuable role in nature’s cycle. On a recent episode of the K-State podcast, Fins, Fur and Feathers, K-State aquatics specialist Joe Gerken joined …