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Growers urge Tulare County to negotiate maintenance agreements to clear farm-side channels
Summary
A grower told the Tulare County Flood Control Commission that permitting requirements from U.S. Fish and Wildlife have inhibited routine channel clearing and asked the county to work with local districts on an MOU to keep channels clear and protect farmland from erosion in future storms.
A public commenter told the Tulare County Flood Control Commission that permitting requirements have effectively stopped growers from performing routine channel maintenance and urged the county to negotiate a cooperative program with local water districts.
“I don't think it's really a a money issue … we just don't wanna jump through all the hoops for trying to get the permit,” the commenter…
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