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SJRA Board Takes No Action on Birch, Walnut Creek Dams Feasibility Study - Reduce Flooding
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Source: Reduce Flooding Blog - Bob Rehak
Date: 03/27/2026 7:00pm
Article Summary:
SJRA Board Defers Action on Birch and Walnut Creek Flood-Control Dams Amid Funding and Feasibility Concerns
The San Jacinto River Authority board took no action after reviewing a feasibility study on proposed dry-bottom dams on Birch and Walnut Creeks, citing concerns over low benefit-cost ratios, uncertain funding, land availability, and project ownership. While the study found limited downstream flood reduction benefits and estimated costs nearing $300 million, federal rules excluding “social benefits” from funding calculations pose additional challenges. Former board member Kaaren Cambio also criticized the agency’s post-Harvey flood mitigation efforts, calling for more decisive action.
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Date: 03/27/2026 7:00pm
Article Summary:
SJRA Board Defers Action on Birch and Walnut Creek Flood-Control Dams Amid Funding and Feasibility Concerns
The San Jacinto River Authority board took no action after reviewing a feasibility study on proposed dry-bottom dams on Birch and Walnut Creeks, citing concerns over low benefit-cost ratios, uncertain funding, land availability, and project ownership. While the study found limited downstream flood reduction benefits and estimated costs nearing $300 million, federal rules excluding “social benefits” from funding calculations pose additional challenges. Former board member Kaaren Cambio also criticized the agency’s post-Harvey flood mitigation efforts, calling for more decisive action.
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