$2 million awarded for Clark County shoreline protection project

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- After more than six decades of erosion, Clark County's Ohio River shoreline received a major financial boost.

Rep. Erin Houchin, R-Salem, announced $2 million in federal community project funding for a shoreline protection effort aimed at slowing damage that officials say has threatened land, infrastructure and development for years.

The money will allow the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to craft a long-term plan focused on preventing future erosion and reducing flood risks along the riverbank.

County leaders said the shoreline is one of Clark County's most valuable — and most vulnerable — resources, with erosion linked to turbulence from the hydroelectric dam lasting roughly 63 years.

Officials warn the continued deterioration could endanger nearby properties and significant investments, including the estimated $250 million development connected to Origin Park.

Local leaders said the federal funding represents a critical step toward stabilizing the shoreline and protecting both existing infrastructure and future growth.

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