A Proposal was made in December of 2020 to encase the 34 miles of the  Steamboat Canal within a pipeline during the course of these next coming years. The reasons behind this project are essentially:

Flooding — caused by the overflow and seepage of the canal to nearby homes

Water Conservation —better water management 

However, these two issues can be solved without the use of a pipeline, seeing as residents would like to retain the beauty of the canal.

Background:
I have lived in the Caughlin Ranch area for almost all my life. My family loves the area: we love to hike, go on bike rides and walks with our dog, and experience the natural beauty.
Our house is located near the steamboat canal where homeowners along the canal allow for neighbors to use the path. The canal is very pleasant to walk alongside and I couldn’t imagine it being encased in a pipeline. We all love the canal, despite the few flooding issues. The homeowners have found solutions in the past to defend their properties against flooding damage. These solutions can be expounded upon without use of a pipeline.

On top of it being a beautiful part of the scenery, it is also a supplementary water source for birds, ducks, and small critters.
The concerns listed in the proposal do not seem valid or urgent to me. As a resident of the area, I have spoke to the homeowners on the canal and they have expressed a desire to maintain the canal as is. In spite of the occasional flooding, we all still love the canal and want to solve problems without the use of a pipe. I have walked alongside the canal during rainstorms when water levels were high and the canal was able to accommodate. Improvements can be made to endure even more water if needed.

Water conservation is listed as one of the concerns for this project as well. I do not see how a pipeline would be necessary for conservation seeing as how the canal can be managed just perfectly as is. However, I am not opposed to the construction/ improvement of the SCIC diversion structure or the headgate structures.

For full project proposal visit http://www.truckeeriver.nvwatershed.com

Please share your concerns by emailing truckeeriver@nvwatershed.com, sharing and signing this petition, and telling others in your community!!! We can save this beautiful canal!