California Central Valley Flood Protection Plan

Resource: Example Flood Protection Plan

Source: California Department of Water Resources

The Central Valley Flood Protection Plan (CVFPP) is California’s strategic blueprint to improve flood risk management in the Central Valley. Prepared by the California Department of Water Resources (DWR) in accordance with the Central Valley Flood Protection Act of 2008 (Act) and adopted by the Central Valley Flood Protection Board (CVFPB) in June 2012, the CVFPP guides the State’s participation in managing flood risk in areas protected by the State Plan of Flood Control (SPFC). The CVFPP is updated every 5 years in accordance with the Act. The plan lays out strategies to:

• Prioritize the State’s investment in flood management over a 30-year planning horizon
• Promote multi-benefit projects
• Integrate and improve ecosystem functions associated with flood-risk-reduction projects