Congresswoman Matsui Announces FY 13 Funding for Sacramento Flood Protection Projects
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Tuesday, June 25, 2013
CONTACT: JONELLE TRIMMER
(202) 225-7163
Congresswoman Matsui Announces FY 13 Funding for Sacramento Flood Protection Projects
$115 million allocated for Sacramento flood protection this year in the Army Corps of Engineers Work Plan, $17 million more than expected
Today, Congresswoman Doris Matsui (CA-06) released the following statement in response to the increased amount allocated for Sacramento flood protection projects in the 2013 Army Corps of Engineers Work Plan:
"Flood protection is essential to the safety and economic vitality of our region, and it remains my number one priority and a top priority for many in the Sacramento region. I am pleased that Sacramento's projects are receiving more funding than originally allocated in 2013- it speaks to the recognition of our urgent need to bolster our flood defenses. This funding is critical for Sacramento's flood protection priorities and will help our region achieve 200-year flood protection, protecting lives, property and infrastructure. I will continue to fight for full funding of our flood protection projects."
The Army Corps of Engineers Work Plan for Fiscal Year 2013 provides $115 million for Sacramento's flood protection projects. This is an increase of $17 million over what the President requested in his FY 2013 budget. The Work Plan provides the following funding for Sacramento's flood protection projects:
- Folsom Dam Joint Federal Project - $98,800,000
To continue construction on the auxiliary spillway, which will provide greater efficiency in managing flood storage in Folsom Reservoir and 200-year level of protection to much of Sacramento.
- American River Watershed Common Features - $13,500,000
For levee work along the American River Watershed, including further design work in support of levee improvements in Natomas and across Sacramento.
- Folsom Dam Raise - $2,000,000
To raise the Folsom Dam to improve the region's flood protection.
- South Sacramento Streams - $700,000
To improve flood protection in the south Sacramento area.
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