Engineers have known that Oroville’s backup spillway was unreliable
The near catastrophe at Oroville Dam draws attention to the complicated processes and myriad stakeholders involved in managing the tallest dam in the United States.
Angie Tillges is the Great River Passage Fellow. She is a public space artist and educator who is skilled at working with public institutions and community organizations on projects of social, artistic, and ecological importance. She leads projects that provide people the opportunity to make personal and lasting connections with public spaces in their communities.