HomeMy WebLinkAbout3.5 - John Stonebraker - Public Comment - FW_ comment on 3.5.c Five MileFrom:Clerk of the Board
To:BOS
Cc:Pack, Joshua; Nuzum, Danielle
Subject:Public Comment - FW: comment on 3.5.c Five Mile
Date:Tuesday, February 25, 2025 7:24:49 AM
Please see public comment received below.
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From: John S. <john@upperridge.info>
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To: Clerk of the Board <clerkoftheboard@buttecounty.net>
Subject: comment on 3.5.c Five Mile
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This month's atmospheric river produced so much runoff and erosion in the Camp Fire scar that Magalia Reservoir
overspilled with turbid water.
Devegetation within the Park Fire scar will similarly increase both peak flows and turbidity in Big Chico Creek and
its tributaries for years to come, accelerating sedimentation within Five Mile Basin and increasing the risk of
catastrophic flooding in Chico. Kudos to the Board and staff for heeding recommendations from citizens such as our
foreman emeritus to expedite remediation. I agree that the CSA 24 balance is the most appropriate funding source
for the design and environmental phase of the project and hope outside funds become available to start moving the
dirt.
John Stonebraker
Magalia, CA