In case you missed it, the Natomas Basin made it into the Los Angeles Times last week in a story about Sacramento officials' flood prep.My fave part of this article? It appears the reporter failed to … [Read more...]
Fixing Levees Not An ‘Emergency’
Flood officials have decided repair of Natomas-area levees is not a "state of emergency" and are urging Gov. Schwarzenegger not to support such an effort.Such news could be a blow to residents and … [Read more...]
An Update On The Fix It Now Group
On March 24, reps from the Fix It Now group met with the Sacramento Area Flood Control Agency about the time line for fixing Natomas-area levees and restoring the neighborhood's 150- to 200-year flood … [Read more...]
Will Flood Assessment Impact Development?
The Sacramento Business Journal today reports on the flood assessment approved nearly a year ago by area voters and how it may stall small building projects. … [Read more...]
From The Mailbox: What Is RD 1000?
Reclamation District No. 1000 was created in 1911 through an act of the State Legislature.The district's purpose: To protect the lives and property of those within its boundary of Natomas.Since the … [Read more...]
Flood Forum Set
A comprehensive flood-control study for the Sacramento region is being launched by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.Called a "general re-evaluation report," it updates a plan first approved by … [Read more...]