Flood Control

Environmental Quality
Written By Katharine Biele

The members of the League of Women Voters of Salt Lake City believe that present flood control measures being used to protect the valley are not adequate nor is the best possible use being made of the money spent.The League also feels that the present flood control plans do not fall within the stated positions of our total water use concept. A more effective program should contain:

  • Better long-range planning. This should include consideration of the inter-related aspects of (a) the Master Plans, (b) zoning, (c) building codes, (d) construction of reservoirs for both flood control and conservation, (e) future development of the valley, (f) financing at all levels of government, (g) effects on the underground water table, (h) pollution of water supplies, (i) recreation, and (j) aesthetics.

  • Stricter enforcement of existing ordinances.

  • A competent, professional county staff to deal with technical problems and empowered with adequate authority to implement such a program.

  • A qualified State Flood Control Director with powers to override local officials in time of emergency.

April 1968

Katharine Biele
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