On the one hand, state and federal agencies pledged more than $40 million to the recovery and future protection of Planada, the tiny farm town swamped by floods in 2023. Multiple agencies and helping organizations were mobilized and tasked with rebuilding the 840 homes lost after Miles Creek busted its banks south of Merced. On the other hand, more than two years is a long time to wait to get back home. Add to that what some say has been poor communication and a lack of transparency and residents are frustrated. … On top of their long, frustrating wait, residents fear they could be flooded out again if Miles Creek isn’t kept clear and the region is hit by another string of atmospheric rivers.

Other flood control news:

• MendoFever: Redwood Valley farmers sound alarm on flood control plan
• Carnegie Endowment for International Peace: Paper: Managing climate risk: implications for local governments