Flood control: Alternative to luck
Re "Can we handle a big flood?" Aug. 27: An Auburn dam will provide the 500-year protection that is the gold standard in flood protection for the Sacramento region, though it could take 15 years to complete -- 100- and 200-year protection, which can come online much sooner, are the vital bronze and silver steps towards achieving gold. Rather than counting on our continued luck and water management skill, achieving gold would be good public policy that will ensure Sacramento avoids the tragedy of New Orleans.
- David H. Lukenbill, Sacramento -- Senior Policy Director, American River Parkway Preservation Society
