Board discusses river-blocking cottonwood and who should pay for clearing
County staff and board members debated removing a large cottonwood tree and other blocking trees from a river channel; staff noted partial clearing could let flow through and raised the possibility of conservation or non-taxpayer help but said local drainage districts would be primary beneficiaries.
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Staff described a large cottonwood tree about 15–20 feet from the bank (roughly 1 foot in diameter) and said crews did not believe immediate removal was necessary. "How far from the bank is it?" a speaker asked; the reply was "Oh, 15 or 20 feet," and staff concluded the tree "doesn't impede" current flow in a way that requires immediate action.
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