Conservationists say flood mitigation will cause more problems

Carolyn Campbell of the Alberta Wilderness Association says the province needs to take another look at it flood mitigation plans. (photo, CBC)

Conservationists say flood mitigation will cause more problems

Concerns raised over the province's plans to divert rivers

CBC News: May 01, 2014

From the article:

...Trout Unlimited is concerned about how much rip-rap, a man-made material, is being used to stabilize riverbanks, rather than using trees and other natural methods.

Brian Meagher says boulders actually speed up rivers when they flood, potentially causing more damage as rushing water cuts deeper into riverbeds.

"By doing that, you lose that connection between the trees and the riparian zone which is so critically important for all kinds of ecosystems."

It's estimated large mitigation projects will take several years to complete if they're approved.

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