By Dewey Terrill
JC Post
Milford Lake flooding in 2019 caused damage problems. The topic arose Wednesday evening during a discussion between Milford Mayor Brad Roether and the Corps of Engineers. "Erosion at our city dock. 2019 just killed us." Silt has taken its toll.
Roether noted that federal funds are being sought to save the City boat ramp. He is hopeful assistance on the project can be obtained from the Corps.
Local community members in attendance at the Geary County 4-H / Senior Center, heard from Corps officials on the need to upgrade the water control manual for the lake. Corps personnel are making a series of presentations on the manuals for different reservoirs in the Kansas City district.
A variety of topics ranging from lake downstream releases and water management to functions of the lake were covered during the session Wednesday. The next meeting is scheduled from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Thursday night in Manhattan on Tuttle Creek Reservoir.