In a message dated 2008/06/15, tchannel1@............ writes:

> Taking the water from the mountain to the north is out of the question 
> because of the adverse effects on the slopes of road construction and runoff into 
> the creeks and watershed, hence on the fish and wildlife.  But being open 
> minded about it, an environmental feasibility study could be done.

Hi Ted,

       A significant problem is the fast water runoff experienced in storm 
conditions. In the western US, you have problems with falling water table 
levels. If you could contour the land with earth banks, you could hold the water in 
place long enough for much of it to be absorbed into the soil. This can also 
dramatically improve crop yields. Contour ploughing can increase rain 
absorption. 

       An airborne laser survey has been completed in the UK to identify 
areas which have increased risk. We have also had problems with flooding due to 
very heavy local rainfalls and are trying to learn from past problems. 'Extreme' 
weather conditions seem to be happening more often.

       Regards,

       Chris Chapman   
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ssage dated 2008/06/15, tchannel1@............ writes:



Taking the water from the mount=
ain to the north is out of the question because of the adverse effects on th=
e slopes of road construction and runoff into the creeks and watershed, henc=
e on the fish and wildlife.  But being open minded about it, an environ=
mental feasibility study could be done.




Hi Ted,



       A significant problem is the fast water=
 runoff experienced in storm conditions. In the western US, you have problem=
s with falling water table levels. If you could contour the land with earth=20=
banks, you could hold the water in place long enough for much of it to be ab=
sorbed into the soil. This can also dramatically improve crop yields. Contou=
r ploughing can increase rain absorption. 



       An airborne laser survey has been compl=
eted in the UK to identify areas which have increased risk. We have also had=
 problems with flooding due to very heavy local rainfalls and are trying to=20=
learn from past problems. 'Extreme' weather conditions seem to be happening=20=
more often.



       Regards,



       Chris Chapman