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For more than a year, American River Parkway supporters have called for a redesign of erosion- control plans by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.
The Army Corps intends to bulldoze through fragile river parkway landscape, destroy riparian habitat, replace shoreline with rock and rubble, and threaten countless wildlife to protect the city from floods. The project, called Contract 3B, runs from the Howe Avenue bridge to east of Watt Avenue.
But when a draft environmental impact report generated negative comments from the public and agencies—as many as 1,900 letters—the Army Corps postponed its work until 2026.
Essential Work
Over the past two years, I’ve talked to many residents about flood-control improvements taking place along the American River. The overwhelming sentiment has been one of appreciation for the federal funds and resources flowing into our region to bolster public safety. However, some residents argue that the work may not be entirely necessary. I disagree.
As a resident, a member of the County Board of Supervisors and member of the Sacramento Area Flood Control Agency, I consistently support flood-control projects that are essential for our community.
While we enjoyed a recent period without a significant storm event along the American River, the threat of flooding is always present. A catastrophic event can strike at any moment, putting our homes and lives at risk. We shouldn’t gamble that it won’t happen.
Decision Time
Inside publisher Cecily Hastings interviewed mayoral candidates Kevin McCarty and Flojaune Cofer, and recorded their responses to important questions facing the city. Interviews were separate, but both candidates responded to the same questions. Views on homelessness, business retention and Proposition 37 appeared in September editions of Inside Sacramento.
Despair To Optimism
Inside Publisher Cecily Hastings interviewed mayoral candidates Flojaune Cofer and Kevin McCarty and recorded their responses to important questions facing the city. Interviews were separate, but both candidates responded to the same questions. More questions and answers will appear in our October editions.
A Better Way
My husband and I live two blocks from the American River Parkway. Dog walks are daily events along dirt paths lined with old oaks and thick sagebrush. The river flows steps away.
We share space with snowy egrets, pond turtles, mallard ducks and Canada geese. Occasionally a family of mule deer allows us to pass.
The problem with having a majestic river in your backyard?
Sacramento is one of the most at-risk areas for flooding in the United States, reports the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.
Let’s Get Personal
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