Did You Know?
Building more levees and dredging are not long-term, viable options for the county. The prohibitive costs of building and rebuilding levees is not a responsible use of tax dollars. Dredging to the extent the county used to do decades ago is not only illegal but expensive.
Pierce County has, instead, purchased properties prone to flooding or have flooded repeatedly from willing sellers. After these properties are purchased, any buildings, driveways and other improvements are removed. The land is returned to a more natural state.
Property Acquisition Program