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Riverdale City commended by Utah Senate for response to Davis‑Weber canal breach
Summary
The Senate and governor issued a concurring commendation recognizing Riverdale's response to the July 11, 1999 Davis‑Weber canal breach that flooded neighborhoods; Mayor Ben Jones described 63 acre‑feet of water, roughly 350,000 cubic yards of mud, and the large volunteer effort that aided recovery.
The Utah State Senate on Feb. 17 issued a concurring commendation from the governor and legislature honoring Riverdale City and volunteers for their response to the July 11, 1999, Davis‑Weber canal breach.
Clerk Sandy read a joint commendation describing the breach and its aftermath: the document states that 63 acre‑feet of water and an estimated 350,000 cubic yards of mud inundated neighborhoods,…
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