FloodSAFE California

Rebuilding the System, Reducing the Risk

Update: Local Levee Assistance (Grant) Program

photo of Governor Schwarzenegger, DWR Director Snow, and Senator Feinstein in helicopter against photo of levee break

California faces an aging flood system, a growing population, and a changing climate. In response, the State will carry out a strategic initiative - FloodSAFE California - to improve flood protection and public safety.

Goals of FloodSAFE California:

Increase Flood Protection - Reduce the likelihood of flood-related loss of life and damages for California communities, their homes and property, and critical infrastructure.
Improve Preparedness and Response - Take actions prior to flooding that will help reduce the adverse consequences of floods when they do occur and allow for quicker recovery after flooding.
Support a Growing Economy - Provide continuing opportunities for prudent economic development that supports robust regional and statewide economies.
Enhance Ecosystems - Improve flood management systems in ways that enhance ecosystems and other public trust resources.
Promote Sustainability - Take actions that improve compatibility with the natural environment and reduce the expected costs to operate and maintain flood management systems into the future.

The initiative builds upon the State's ongoing flood management work, especially progress made over the past two years since Governor Schwarzenegger called for improved maintenance, system rehabilitation, effective emergency response, and sustainable funding.

FloodSAFE Fact Sheet (PDF: 3.7 MB)

References

Rebuilding the System, Reducing the Risk, March 2007 Update (PDF: 3.1 MB)
Bond Expenditure Plan, FY 2007-08, February 2007 (PDF: 1.8 MB)
Project Funding Matrix, February 2007 (PDF: 15KB)
Fact Sheet on Proposition 1E, 2006
Fact Sheet on Proposition 84, 2006
Flood Bond and Strategic Growth Plan, 2006
Flood White Paper, 2005 (PDF: 1.4 MB)
State-Federal Project Levees and Drainage District Boundaries, 2003 (PDF: 2.0 MB)
Independent Report: A California Challenge - Flooding in the Central Valley (PDF: 1.95 MB)
CFCC Funding Fair 2008 - DWR Presentation, Updated May 9, 2008 (PDF: 318KB)

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If you have comments, suggestions or concerns about FloodSAFE California, please email us, or send a letter to the mailing address shown to the left.