Governor’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] by September 6, 2023. 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] by September 6, 2023. Please view the draft white paper.Download Released August...
Read MoreUSJR Institutional Barriers and Process Improvements White Paper – DRAFT
The USJR RFMP team has prepared a draft white paper on USJR institutional barriers and process improvements. This white paper highlights institutional barriers related to alignment with the State of California and federal flood policy, operations and maintenance, revenue and funding, and regulatory compliance. Additionally, this paper outlines improvements and opportunities related to multi-benefit projects, collaboration, funding, and regulatory compliance. The RFMP team invites interested parties to review the draft and provide comments/feedback to [email protected] by September 6, 2023. Please view the draft white paper.Download Released August...
Read MoreUSJR Multi-Benefit Opportunities and Performance Tracking White Paper – DRAFT
The USJR RFMP team has prepared a draft white paper on USJR multi-benefit opportunities and performance tracking. This white paper provides additional information about the current multi-benefit flood project opportunities in the USJR RFMP. It identifies the current status of identified flood protection projects that include multi-benefit opportunities and provides recommendations for facilitating the development and enhancement of multi-benefit projects. The RFMP team invites interested parties to review the draft and provide comments/feedback to [email protected] by August 18, 2023. Please view the draft white paper.Download Released July...
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