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Nature Not Easily Controlled By Drainage Policy Debate
Calvin Daniels argues for paying farmers to maintain natural habitats like wetlands and potholes to spread long term costs of flood damage. He notes extreme July rains overwhelmed remaining water systems on eastern Saskatchewan and western Manitoba, causing road washouts and infrastructure repair costs. He asks if retained sloughs could have mitigated damages over time and urges public discussion.
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