Flooding, summer heat of concern

The La Conner Emergency Management Commission is wading through short-term options to mitigate flood threats on the La Conner waterfront and in low-lying residential neighborhoods, embracing a multi-tiered plan of attack ahead of next winter’s king tides.

The Town is in contact with the Upper Skagit Tribe to secure permission for placement of flood barriers on its south-end property between Caledonia and Sherman streets.

A walking tour led by Public Works Director Brian Lease to strategize barrier placements on La Conner’s north end, has been scheduled for July 25.

Lease is compiling cost esti...