La Paz CountyLa Paz CountyGeneral Statistics:General Statistics:

Population: 19,715(2000 Census)

County Seat Parker, AZ

Land Area 4,513 mi2

•• Agriculture/Agriculture/tailwatertailwater•• Invasive vegetationInvasive vegetation•• Poor development locationPoor development location

Structural InspectionStructural Inspection

•• Bridge/Boxes Bridge/Boxes ––

No apparent damage/movementNo apparent damage/movement•• Concrete Concrete WingwallsWingwalls

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No apparent damage/movementNo apparent damage/movement

•• Soil Cement Banks Soil Cement Banks ––

Extensive damageExtensive damage•• Pavement Surface Pavement Surface ––

Extensive damageExtensive damage

Solving the problemSolving the problem

•• Convince farmers to Convince farmers to ““rotaterotate””

tailwatertailwater•• Coordinate with Corps to clear brushCoordinate with Corps to clear brush

•• 404 Permit404 Permit•• Native/Endangered speciesNative/Endangered species

•• Pursue funding for longPursue funding for long‐‐term solutionterm solution

Questions?Questions?