USJR Institutional Barriers and Process Improvements White Paper – REVISED DRAFT
The USJR RFMP team has released the revised 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 continues to invite interested parties to review the revised draft and provide comments/feedback to [email protected]. Click to download the Revised DraftDownload Released February 2024. Note, the initial draft was released August 2023 for public...
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]. Please view the draft white paper.Download Released July...
Read MoreUSJR Finance Chapter Update to the 2015 RFMP – DRAFT
The USJR RFMP team has prepared a draft update to the finance chapter of the 2015 regional flood management plan (RFMP). This update gives an overview of the USJR region’s unique financial considerations, provides an updated resource on potential funding sources and strategies, and recommends actions that can strengthen the region’s funding potential for needed flood management improvements. The RFMP team invites interested parties to review the draft and provide comments/feedback to [email protected]. Please view the draft update.Download Released July...
Read MoreUSJR Climate Resilience Perspectives White Paper – DRAFT
The USJR RFMP team has prepared a draft white paper focused on climate resilience perspectives in the region including hydrologic projections, resulting flood management challenges, and recommended actions. 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 June...
Read MoreSan Joaquin RFMPs Stakeholder Meeting – May 24, 2023
The USJR region is co-hosting a meeting with the Lower San Joaquin and Mid-San Joaquin RFMP regions on May 24th at 1:30pm. David Rizzardo, manager of the Hydrology Section in DWR’s Hydrology and Flood Operations Branch (HAFOO) will present forecasts for snowmelt from the Sierras over the next few months, and its implications for reservoir operations and downstream flow levels. Additionally, the meeting will include group discussion on opportunities for Valley-wide collaboration and advocacy for our shared interests in the SJ Valley. Please see meeting invitation for more...
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