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Archive Home > 2002 > April > 14 > Canals flooded with debate

Canals flooded with debate

Pros and cons of piping stir disagreement in the region

By Rachel Odell / The Bulletin
April 14, 2002

REDMOND - From the edge of Highway 97 near the old fairgrounds, thick weeds line an open irrigation canal, trash litters its banks and the constant burble of water is barely audible over the roar of passing cars.

A mile south of the 100-year-old open ditch, the water still flows, but it's hidden....

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