The town is currently complaining regarding a flood of the century: the water is regarding a meter above the normal level. Sea levels in the region have risen by around 45 centimeters since 1927. Archaeologists are trying to protect the historical excavation sites with sandbags, tarpaulins and a reinforced dam.
In early May, Jamestown was listed by the National Trust for Historic Preservation as one of the 11 most threatened historic sites in the United States. The organization assumes that there are still regarding five years left to take adequate protective measures and to allow the excavations in Jamestown to continue.
