Arroyo Chico Dedication Ceremony
10/7/08
The Pima County Regional Flood Control District will be holding a dedication ceremony for the Cherry Field Detention Basin Project at 10:30 A.M. on November 1, 2008. The Project provides for flood control and ecosystem restoration along the Tucson Arroyo — Arroyo Chico watershed, including the Park Avenue Detention Basin Complex and channel improvements. Please see the the dedication ceremony invitation below for more details.
Rillito River/Swan Wetlands Ecosystem Restoration Dedication Ceremony Announcement
9/26/08
The Pima County Regional Flood Control District will be holding a dedication ceremony for the Rillito River/ Swan Wetlands Ecosystem Restoration Project at 10:30 A.M. (please note, time has changed) on October 17, 2008. The project restored approximately 36 acres of riparian habitat along the south bank of the Rillito River between Craycroft Road and Columbus Boulevard. Please see the the dedication ceremony invitation for more details.
Lee Moore Wash Basin Management Study Public Meetings
8/4/08
The District invites the general public to attend either of two public meetings being held on August 6 and 7, 2008. The August 6 meeting will be held at Coronoa Foothills Middle School and 16705 S. Houghton Road in Vail from 6:00-8:00 p.m. The August 7 meeting will be held at Desert Diamond Casino in the Ocotillo & Cholla Rooms at I-19 and Pima Mine Road from 6:00-8:00 p.m. Please see the Public Meeting Announcement or the Lee Moore project page for more details.
Omni/Canada del Oro Wash Riverpark Project
6/11/08
The May 2004 General Bond Election provided $5 million for linear parks on the Canda Del Oro (CDO) Wash between Thornydale Road and the north end of Omni/Tucson National Golf Course. Pima County Regional Flood Control District has completed construction plans for the first phase of the Omni/Canada del Oro Wash Riverpark Project, which is the construction of a linear park on the east bank of the CDO from Magee to the north end of Omni/Tucson National at La Cholla Blvd. The linear park is restricted to the east side of the CDO based on an agreement between Omni/Tucson National and Pima County that provide Pima County the right-of-way to construct the linear park. Construction of phase 1 is to begin the week of June 9, 2008 and is expected to last for 6 to 9 month. There is an Open House for this project on June 12, 2008.
Flecha Caida Estates Floodplain Mapping Study
6/05/08
Flooding and erosion within the Flecha Caida Ranch Estates #9 subdivision during the 2007 summer monsoon season raised the concerns of numerous homeowners who were not aware of the historical drainage problems inherent to the area. The Pima County Regional Flood Control District recently completed a floodplain study for Valley View Wash - that updates the existing Special Study #12 - to address flooding concerns in the area. Area residents are encouraged to read the Flecha Caida Estates Floodplain Mapping Study report.
New Flood Hazard Map Available
11/30/07
"The Floodplain In or Out" MapGuide map has been replaced with a new map of known flood hazards. This map shows FEMA and known local floodplains and regulatory washes. It is provided for general information only and may not be adequate for permitting purposes. Not all areas subject to flooding are shown on the map. Erosion hazard areas are not shown on the map. The accuracy of delineations, including the delineation of regulatory washes, is not guaranteed. You may also you inquire about the flood status of your property by one of the methods described on our flood hazard information page.
