Western Pinal County is about to take concrete steps toward addressing its notorious flooding issues. The Pinal County District 3 Supervisor Steve Miller, alongside Assistant County Engineer Joshua Plumb, has announced the receipt of a federal grant aimed to conduct a comprehensive study on the Smith Wash Watershed, which spans a vast 117,000 acres. The watershed has been the source of significant flooding for years, posing challenges to regional infrastructure and the safety of the county's residents.
Pinal County residents have long faced flooding that disrupts daily life and threatens property and public safety. The watershed has been a recurring source of problems during the monsoon season. The federal grant gives county officials resources to study the area and develop informed mitigation plans.
The study will analyze terrain and water flow in the Smith Wash Watershed to guide future flood control and development in Pinal County. Officials say the research will help reduce flooding risks and improve safety for residents.
