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MARC and USACE present a $350 million watershed study; Raytown asked to fund a $20,885 study addendum
Summary
MARC and Corps consultants briefed the Board on a multi-jurisdictional Blue River Watershed feasibility study that identifies more than $1 billion in flood risk; the study proposes regional dry dams (one on Raytown reach) and estimated total costs just under $350 million if it progresses to construction. Raytown’s local addendum share of $20,885 was presented for approval as part of ongoing study work.
Tom Jacobs of the Mid-America Regional Council (MARC) presented a feasibility study conducted with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers on June 17, describing flood risk and ecosystem degradation across a roughly 224-square-mile basin that includes Raytown. Jacobs said a CORES analysis identified more than $1 billion in cumulative flood risk and outlined a tentatively selected plan that includes ecosystem restoration and three regional dry detention facilities, one proposed on the Raytown reach…
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