Flood Control

Let's look at storing run off water in the upper areas of the watershed.
Published on August 27, 2011

The idea of storing water at the top of watershed as suggested by Les McEwan merits more consideration and investment.  In addition to mitigating the severity of floods, this technique could reduce nutrient flows into down stream lakes.

 

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