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Coconino County details long-term flood mitigation priorities; Tusayan and Muns Park top-ranked
Summary
Staff presented conceptual flood-mitigation projects for five high-risk areas (Tusayan, Muns Park, Fort Valley, Sedona, Kachina). A technical team ranked Tucson/Tusayan and Muns Park highest based on mitigation potential, critical infrastructure, and economic impact; next steps include feasibility, geotechnical work, and grant matching.
Coconino County flood-control staff and engineering partners presented a long-term flood mitigation plan and project ranking at the Jan. 27 board meeting, emphasizing that the scale of construction and costs will exceed the district's current revenues and require federal and state grant partnerships.
Project teams described conceptual solutions for the county's highest-risk FEMA Special Flood Hazard Areas: flood-retarding structures and detention basins in Tusayan ("Tucson Pines"/Coconino Wash), flood-retarding and outfall improvements in Muns Park, channel and detention alternatives for Fort Valley, targeted channel and lift-station…
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