Nicasio Reservoir project prompts flooding concerns

Nicasio residents are urging the Marin Municipal Water District to reconsider a proposal to add storage to the nearby reservoir.

Over the past two weeks, residents have told district officials that they fear the project could exacerbate flooding along Nicasio and Halleck creeks, and that the community would see no benefit from the added storage at Nicasio Reservoir. The community uses well water and is not served by the reservoir or the district’s supply.

Residents said increased flooding would threaten their properties...