During the height of the Save-the-Lakes crisis last year, a mysterious publication suddenly appeared out of nowhere -- the Hansen Dam Papers. The anonymous author may be one person, or perhaps a group of people, but everyone agrees that the Hansen Dam Papers are real eye-openers. Many people credit the Papers for playing a pivotal role in energizing and activating citizens of the northeast valley. And most agree with "Publius" that "There can be no democracy without an informed citizenry." Many thanks to the kind souls who responded to our urgent requests for electronic copies of the Hansen Dam Papers. It has taken some time to collect all the files, but we're proud to say that we think we have the full collection here. PLEASE NOTE, however, that the Hansen Dam Papers are posted on this website solely as a service to the community, in the spirit of providing information, food for thought, and spirited democratic debate. The Papers do not necessarily reflect the opinions of the Tujunga Watershed Stakeholders or the administrators of this website. Issue 1 - Dated 8/15/02 Introduction to the Army Corps - Understanding the Corps’ Mission & Environmental Operating Principles, Recognizing When the Corps Deviates From Them, and What You, as a Concerned Citizen, Can Do About That Issue 2 - Dated 8/25/02 Flood Control - It's the primary purpose of the Hansen Dam Flood Control Basin... Has the Army Corps chosen to ignore this Mission while Pursuing Overpriced Construction Projects? Issue 3 - Dated 9/10/02 The Buck Stops... Where? Lack of Accountability, Sly Shenanigans, and Disingenuous Practices by the Army Corps and Recreation & Parks Issue 4 - Dated 9/16/02 PEER Pressure - Pt 1 Press & Whistleblowers Shine Public Spotlight on Anti-Environment Business Conducted Behind Closed Doors Issue 5 - Dated 2/19/03 A Primer - 10 Things Citizens Attending Hansen Dam Advisory Board Meetings Need to Know Issue 6 - Dated 3/30/03 People Power! "Yes, Virginia... there IS a democracy..." (but you gotta work for it) | 