Tying bags too low: Avoid tying the knot tight against the sand inside. Secure the bag near the top to allow the sand to spread out flat. Tight bags create lumps and allow water to seep through.

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Flood prevention work by the Forest Service has helped keep residential areas safe in Pine Valley, though recreation land is experiencing more damage from storms. “This year is so much better than ...