Army Corps 'Silver Jackets' study to map Rucker Creek risks; county aims for community outreach
The Army Corps Silver Jackets watershed study for Rucker Creek is collecting hydrologic, soil and rainfall data to model discharges and identify protections for the town of Freda; staff said the analysis may complete by year‑end and the county will invite the Corps for a public presentation.
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Staff updated the board on a Silver Jackets watershed study led by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers for Rucker Creek. The study is compiling hydrologic parameters, soil types, rainfall modeling and channel lengths to generate discharge estimates and flood maps that can be used to select mitigation alternatives for the town of Freda and other downstream communities.
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