River Needs Cleaned Out

Dear Editor,

It’s only common sense that the bottom of the Touchet River needs to be cleaned out along with unclogging two of the three bays of the Preston Street Bridge east of town. It creates a potential dam site that will direct the next high water (flood) through the middle of town and west down Highway 124.

The new bridge downstream at the north end of Main Street will be of little use. Built on a delta created by the Touchet River and Coppei Creek, Waitsburg has experienced these raging waters before. We deceive ourselves in relying on raised bridges to protect this community. Wake up! It’s better to prepare for the worst and hope we can enjoy the best.

Sincerely,

Phillip Monfort, Waitsburg