Pownal stream study identifies flooding risk sites

Tubbs Brook in North Pownal, not far from where it empties into the Hoosic River. A study of Tubbs and Ladd brooks in the town has identified numerous points of restriction that could cause flooding during storms. Photo by Jim Therrien/VTDigger
POWNAL — A study of the Tubbs Brook and Ladd Brook drainage areas in Pownal has identified more than 30 potential projects that could reduce the water flow restrictions that worsen flooding during heavy rain events.
A draft of the study report, prep