Swift Creek Information
- Swift Creek originates on Sumas Mountain.
- Has a long history of sediment loading and reduced hydraulic conveyance capacity.
- A natural landslide has resulted in flooding.
- Slide sediment is from a unique geologic deposit that contains naturally occurring asbestos.
- Sediment is also known to contain trace metals including cadmium, cobalt, manganese, and nickel.
Swift Creek Sediment Management Action Plan (SCSMAP)
- The SCSMAP was prepared by Whatcom County Public Works Department, on behalf of the Flood Control Zone District (FCZD).
- The Plan addresses sedimentation and flooding that result in damage to agricultural, residential, and public assets and have the potential to affect public health.
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wift Creek Sediment Management Action Plan Documents
The following provide background information related to the SCSMAP: