In the Coeur d'Alene Press, city spokesman Keith Erickson explains the reason for heavy tree cutting along Dike Road: "Recently, questions have been raised about the number of trees being cut down as part of a levee restoration project along both sides of Rosenberry Drive (commonly known as Dike Road) on the North Idaho College campus. To conform with levee recertification regulations imposed by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), the Army Corps of Engineers is requiring the removal of some trees. Trees are a major concern along levees because they can severely weaken the integrity of the flood protection embankment in the event of a major flood or storm. Should the levee not receive FEMA certification, property owners in that area - NIC, Fort Grounds and surrounding neighborhoods - would be required to purchase costly flood insurance." More here. (Photo: Coeur d'Alene Today)

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