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January 14th, 2005: Tolmie Slide Update

From CRAC:

There is still a danger as only about 1/2 of the cracked away material has come down. The remaining could come down unannounced and could be a danger to anyone fishing below. If you are fishing downstream and the river suddenly drops, watch out. It could be followed by a sudden flush.

Unexpectedly the river cleaned up very quickly after the slide in the early morning of January 7. When taking a good look at the situation we noticed that the slump came down downstream of the protected area but pushed out the two end groynes. These groynes were pushed out and upstream with the spread of the slump material. They have formed a rock edge around the slump and are slowing down its erosion.

Our plans are to carry on next summer and complete the third phase of the stabilization project. There will likely be some changes to the original plan.

David Lamson, President
Chilliwack River Action Committee

   
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