There's a lot of work going on in Tucson to reduce the chance of flooding here. Pima County Flood Control has contractors clearing built up plants and sediment from the Rillito Wash so it can carry away floodwater faster.
Digging out to keep you dry
Flood control clearing sediment from Rillito

Flood control project clearing plants and sediment from the Rillito

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