Here are two images of the same Skagit Upriver area, one showing what we’d see flying overhead and the other what we’d see if all the trees and other vegetation was removed. The second image was produced using Lidar a technology which reveals the actual ground elevations of the area. We can see in the
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By Lisa Fenley and Dave Hallock Rockport neighbors have offered insightful views, concerns and perspectives on a proposed project intended to improve Martin Road drainage. Skagit River System Cooperative (SRSC) submitted a “pre-approval” application on February 16, 2018, for funding a project to replace culverts on Martin Road. Neighbors are generally supportive of the project
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Skagit River System Cooperative (SRSC) has submitted a “pre-application” for funding a project to improve drainage along Martin Road in Rockport. The pre-application will be screened along with others and, if approved, SRSC will be invited to submit a “full application.” The screening process is expected to be completed by mid-March, 2018. A copy of the
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Here are four documents provided by Skagit River System Cooperative summarizing the community meeting of December 12, 2017, at Howard Miller Steelhead Park, Rockport, Washington. These are notes compiled by the meeting facilitator, Cynthia Carlstad, as well as images and slides used by presenters. Thanks, Cynthia Carlstad, for providing this information. Click on the links
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By Dave Hallock There was a good turnout of concerned neighbors for a meeting December 12th in Rockport regarding the “Barnaby Reach Project,” an initiative spearheaded by the Skagit River System Cooperative. The primary focus of the meeting had to do with recent study work on drainage related flooding in the Martin Road neighborhood area
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Erin Lowery, Fisheries Biologist for Seattle City Light, talked with our Skagit Upriver Neighbors Tuesday evening, December 12th, about how dam discharges were managed during the recent Thanksgiving week flood event in our area. Thanks so much for talking with us, Erin! Here is a link to an audio recording of Erin’s remarks: Erin Lowery Remarks
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