USJR Regional Governance Opportunities for Flood Management Agencies White Paper – DRAFT
The USJR RFMP team has released a draft white paper on USJR regional governance opportunities for flood management agencies. This white paper describes several opportunities for improved regional governance and developing organizational structures so that agencies in the USJR region that have flood management responsibilities can effectively engage in flood risk management, conduct regular operations and maintenance (O&M) activities, and secure consistent needed funding. The RFMP team continues to invite interested parties to review the draft and provide comments/feedback to [email protected]. Click to download the draft.Download Released April...
Read MoreUSJR RFMP Stakeholder Meeting – April 17, 2024
The RFMP team hosted an in-person/virtual Upper San Joaquin RFMP stakeholder workshop on April 17, 2024 at Henry Miller Reclamation District. Topics included current RFMP efforts including USJR studies and white papers, funding and grant opportunities, DWR EcoFIP work, and the 2027 CVFPP Update. Click to download the agenda.Download Click to download the presentation slides.Download Click to download the meeting...
Read MoreGovernor’s Executive Order N-10-23
The Governor signed Executive Order (EO) N-10-23 on August 4, 2023. To prepare for the next wet season and recover from the 2022-23 winter storms, the EO streamlines levee repairs and debris removal by suspending certain laws and regulations (for example, CDFW lake and streambed alteration regulations). Please note, the EO requires that all activities are completed by November 1,...
Read MoreUSJR-Specific Content in the 2022 CVFPP Update and Supporting Documents White Paper – DRAFT
The USJR RFMP team has prepared a draft white paper of USJR-specific content in the 2022 CVFPP Update and supporting documents. This white paper summarizes information specific to the USJR regional flood management planning region and identifies key themes for the region that emerge throughout these documents. The RFMP team invites interested parties to review the draft and provide comments/feedback to [email protected]. Please view the draft paper.Download Released August...
Read MoreUSJR FEMA National Flood Insurance Program White Paper – DRAFT
The USJR RFMP team has prepared a draft white paper on the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP). This white paper includes general information about the NFIP, participation in the NFIP, and provides recommendations for improvements to the NFIP that would benefit USJR-region communities. The RFMP team invites interested parties to review the draft and provide comments/feedback to [email protected]. Please view the draft white paper.Download Released August...
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