Congresswoman Matsui Statement on Milestone at Folsom Dam Auxiliary Spillway Project

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Tuesday, January 26, 2016

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Congresswoman Matsui Statement on Milestone at Folsom Dam Auxiliary Spillway Project

Today, Congresswoman Doris Matsui (D-CA) issued the following statement on the announcement that the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is moving forward with the next milestone at the Folsom Dam auxiliary spillway project, by placing water against the auxiliary spillway control structure:

"Today's announcement is a significant milestone for the Folsom Dam auxiliary project, and for ongoing efforts to ensure that Sacramento has the flood protection it needs and deserves," said Congresswoman Doris Matsui. "The impoundment process indicates that we are one step closer to the completion of the spillway, which will more than double Sacramento's current level of flood protection.

"I applaud the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' diligence as they work to complete this critical project, and I will continue to do everything I can in Congress to maximize flood protection for Sacramentans."

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