Ephrata sets plan to address floodplain challenges

EPHRATA — The City of Ephrata is beginning a long process to repair and improve the Dry Creek Flood Diversion Channel, a system meant to protect the community from major flooding. During the Feb. 18 City Council meeting, Project Engineer Dave Bren gave an explanation of why Ephrata is still in a federally established floodplain and what must be done to change that.