This letter to the Editor was published in today’s Bee on the Forum’s Editorial Page.
Proper water planning
Re “General: Integrate solutions on floods,” April 30:
The interview with the Army Corps division commander was a real gem, reminding us how important it is to maintain balance in the discussions about flood control.
Public leaders who accomplished California’s flood control planning many years ago knew this, which is why they included an Auburn Dam, a higher Shasta Dam and a peripheral canal in their planning to control floods, store and move water to deal with the dry years California sees regularly, and the substantial growth they knew would continue, as people migrate to the lifestyle and weather that makes California a premium place to live.
Achieving balance in our approach to flood protection is a crucial aspect of the public discussion, and we are glad to see it presented so well in your interview with Brigadier General Schroedel.
-David H. Lukenbill, Sacramento
Senior Policy Director, American River Parkway Preservation Society
