About Our Agency

Mission

The Central Valley Flood Protection Board (CVFPB), originally chartered in 1911 as the Reclamation Board, serves as the liaison between the State of California, its residents, property owners, Central Valley agencies, and the United States government, with the mission “to reduce the risk of catastrophic flooding to people and property within the California central valley”.

Structure

Board Members

The Board consists of seven members (as well as two non-voting ex-officio members appointed for Legislative oversight). They are appointed by the Governor and confirmed by the California Senate to staggered four-year terms, and bring expertise in the areas of flood control, engineering, water law, hydrology, and environmental stewardship.

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Board Staff

The work of the Board is supported by a diverse professional staff of scientists, engineers, lawyers, and administrators.

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External Partners

CVFPB works with both the United States Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) as well as various Local Maintaining Agencies (LMA’s) in a coordinated effort to preventing flood risk.

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Roles and Responsibilities

Flood System Management

Manage 1,600 miles of levees, weirs, and channels, and maintain thousands of flood easements and parcels of CVFPB property throughout the Sacramento and San Joaquin River systems.

Manage SPFC

Manage the State Plan of Flood Control (SPFC) through comprehensive permitting, enforcement, and inspection programs.

Oversee Levee Safety

Oversee levee safety to address minor issues before they become public safety emergencies.

CVFPP Adoption & Implementation

Adopt and implement the Central Valley Flood Protection Plan (CVFPP) and related documents including the Conversation Strategy.

Issue Permits

Issue permits prior to the commencement of work for all encroachments that could be injurious to, or interfere with, the successful execution, functioning, or operation of the SPFC.

Hold Public Meetings

Hold monthly public meetings to provide an open forum for information and discussion on flood management, permitting and CVFPB sponsored projects.