Recommendations for Managing California's Flood Risk
Jason Sidley of California Department of Water Resources (DWR) briefs part of the “California's Flood Future Highlights: Recommendations for Managing the State's Flood Risk” during a technical seminar at USACE, South Pacific Division Headquarters, San Francisco, Calif., Aug. 22. The report, prepared by USACE, DWR and various other state agencies, identifies and addresses the barriers to improved flood management. As the first comprehensive look at statewide exposure to flood risk, the report also provides information intended to inform decisions about policies and financial investments to improve public safety, foster environmental stewardship and support economic stability.