Welcome to DU! The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards. Join the community: Create a free account Support DU (and get rid of ads!): Become a Star Member Latest Breaking News Editorials & Other Articles General Discussion The DU Lounge All Forums Issue Forums Culture Forums Alliance Forums Region Forums Support Forums Help & Search

Environment & Energy

Liberty Belle

(9,707 posts)

1. Great idea, but one important issue not addressed is people falling into canals and drowning.

Reply to sl8 (Original post)

Mon Apr 4, 2022, 03:03 PM

Apr 2022

That's a common problem especially with migrants. I worry people may not see someone being swept away down a canal with the panels covering them. Could they also install cameras and/or sensor to detect if someone falls in and notify authorities?

Edit history

Please sign in to view edit histories.

Recommendations

0 members have recommended this reply (displayed in chronological order):

5 replies

= new reply since forum marked as read

Highlight:

California Is About to Test Its First Solar Canals [View all] sl8 Apr 2022 OP

Great idea, but one important issue not addressed is people falling into canals and drowning. Liberty Belle Apr 2022 #1

It could be some nice shade for the bike path along the canal. hunter Apr 2022 #5

We're saved!!!! NNadir Apr 2022 #2

This message was self-deleted by its author jfz9580m Apr 2022 #3

From the linked article Finishline42 Apr 2022 #4