After the Rain, Comes the Work: Tips on Rural Roadwork

After the deluge of rain that inundated the North Coast this winter, state and county agencies are dealing with a host of road issues. They’re not the only ones. Residents that live on private roads are also dealing with their own set of road issues, minus the expertise of engineers in most cases.

Poorly maintained roadways, not only become damaged and can cause damage to vehicles that traverse them, but the sediment run-off from them can also impact our streams and rivers.

The Mendocino County Resource Conservation District (MCRCD) in conjunction with Pacific Watershed Associates (PWA) offers up a video that highlights best practices for both the construction and maintenance of rural roads. Patty Madigan, Senior Conservation Program Manager with MCRCD, and Colin Hughes, Senior Engineer and Geologist with PWA, provide an overview on storm proofing rural roadways to improve the quality of life for both people and wildlife.