King County Flood Control District hosts a public meeting this month to discuss the near-term and long-term needs and solutions for managing flood risks on the South Fork of the Snoqualmie River.

The meeting is 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 15, at Mount Si Senior Center, 411 Main Ave. S. North Bend.

Flooding in the South Fork Snoqualmie is a serious issue. The River Corridor Plan will identify viable projects along the river that will reduce flood risks, protect homes and create long-term solutions that truly benefit Snoqualmie-area residents, stated King County Flood Control District Supervisor Kathy Lambert, who plans to attend.

A comprehensive draft proposal is expected by the end of the year and early action work is already under way with a large project in initial design. Full-scale implementation of the corridor plan should start in 2016, following approval by the King County Flood Control District.

An “existing conditions” report has been completed for the South Fork Snoqualmie River, from just upstream of the Interstate 90 bridge to the confluence. The analysis includes geologic, flooding and ecological problems within the corridor, and results will be presented at the Oct. 15 meeting.

The corridor plan is the strategy to implement flood risk reduction work based on the South Fork Snoqualmie Levee System Improvements project identified in the King County Flood Hazard Management Plan.

An open house prior to and following the presentation will offer an opportunity to talk with project employees, offer input on experience with local flooding and discuss priorities for the river. The presentation will include a review of the existing conditions, a description of how flood risk reduction actions will be selected and prioritized and what to expect next.

For more about the South Fork Snoqualmie corridor planning effort, or to provide your feedback, visit www.kingcounty.gov/rivers, or contact Richelle Rose at (206) 477-4815 or richelle.rose@kingcounty.gov.