Highway Superintendent Emergency Response Training

Schoharie Watershed Program

A program of Greene County Soil and Water Conservation District

Please use the links provided to access information on the SWP, its projects, and watershed issues

Schoharie Watershed Program

PO Box 996, 6049 Main Street

Tannersville, NY 12485

Phone 518-589-6871

Fax 518-589-6874

GCSWCD Main Office

907 County Office Building

Cairo, NY 12413

Phone 518.622.3620

Fax 518.622.0344

GCSWCD Home Page

Highway Superintendent Emergency Response Training

Description

After a flood event, streams may look unraveled with gravel and debris strewn all over the place. Our first reaction is to put everything back to the way it was and maybe do some extra work.

Typically this extra work consists of widening and dredging the channel to increase capacity. While the pressure to get into the area and move material to protect the public is understood, it is important to understand how the stream has changed as a result of the flood.

Quick assessment can give the contractor or highway superintendent valuable information that will help determine how much work needs to be done and how the problem can be best resolved.

(Text from Delaware County Soil and Water Conservation District Training Manual)

Date: TBD

Presenter: TBD

Location: TBD