The Federal Government recently ordered Anderson Dam drained and closed due to instability in the structure that could cause the dam to break and flood a good portion of the South Bay. The dam has not been without controversy regarding its environmental impact. Rather than just fixing the infrastructure of the dam, how can we take advantage of the moment and try to reduce the impact on the environment while maintaining a valuable water source needed by Bay Area residents? Or, should it be closed completely?
More detailed information can be found at the Valley Water website: https://www.valleywaternews.org (Links to an external site.)
The Federal Government recently ordered Anderson Dam drained and closed due to instability in the structure that could cause the dam to break and flood a good portion of the South Bay. The dam has not been without controversy regarding its environmental impact. Rather than just fixing the infrastructure of the dam, how can we take advantage of the moment and try to reduce the impact on the environment while maintaining a valuable water source needed by Bay Area residents? Or, should it be closed completely?
More detailed information can be found at the Valley Water website: https://www.valleywaternews.org (Links to an external site.)