As the seasons changed, the inhabitants of Willow Creek noticed that the river had started to overflow its banks, flooding the nearby fields.

The townspeople organized a meeting to discuss the issue, brainstorming potential solutions to manage the increasing water flow.

During the meeting, Mr. Thompson suggested building a dam upstream to control the river's flow. Others expressed concerns about the cost and potential environmental impact of such a project.

After multiple discussions, they decided to gather more information on similar projects in neighboring towns and scheduled another meeting to evaluate their options.