Moving sediment and debris to increase channel capacity
Emergency work by the NMDOT removed 3-5 feet of sediment and debris to increase channel capacity under the Highway 180 Bridge over the Gila River. The sediment is seen piled in the background. The bridge is approximately 40 miles downstream from the Whitewater-Baldy Fire’s burn area.

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Photo by: Elizabeth Lockyear |  VIRIN: 120814-A-CZ991-001.JPG