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Yakima County Project Invests $100M to Mitigate Flood Risk

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What happened

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The Gap-to-Gap Project, which covers eight miles between Union Gap and the Selah Gap, involves a $100 million investment to reconnect floodplains and move levees. David Bowen commented on the project's importance for Yakima County's recovery efforts following recent flooding. Officials stated the project is designed to improve river flow and help fish habitat.

From nbcrightnow.com

Why it matters

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The project aims to reduce the impact of future flooding in Yakima County and help avoid future devastation. Local leaders noted that a primary goal is to reduce future spending tied to cleanup and recovery efforts.

From nbcrightnow.com

Who's involved

  • David BowenDirector commenting on the county's recovery efforts
  • Amanda McKinneyCommissioner within Yakima County's governance structure
  • Yakima CountyThe county benefiting from the recovery efforts
  • Yakima RiverThe river system the project aims to improve

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Possible knock-on effects

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  • Yakima CountySpeculative

    Yakima County could see reduced future disaster recovery costs due to the project.

  • YakimaSpeculative

    Yakima may see reduced costs for infrastructure due to lower future flood risk.

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