Bill aims to get a bigger slice of state funding to protect south San Joaquin Valley towns from flooding

Flood remediation news brings guarded optimism to City Hall

It was reported this week that Roswell’s city government losses related to the October 2024 flooding disaster might end up costing less than the amount estimated previously.

Bill aims to get a bigger slice of state funding to protect south San Joaquin Valley towns from flooding

Legislation that aims to reduce downstream disasters by funding floodplain restoration projects in Kern, Tulare and Kings counties was introduced March 28 in the California Senate.

Bill aims to get a bigger slice of state funding to protect south San Joaquin Valley towns from flooding – SJV Water

Legislation that aims to reduce downstream disasters by funding floodplain restoration projects in Kern, Tulare and Kings counties was introduced March 28 in the California Senate. Author Melissa Hurtado (D-Bakersfield) proposes funneling $43 million toward floodplain acquisition, habitat restoration and conservation projects:  $2 million for enhancement of Panorama Vista Preserve along the Kern River in Bakersfield. $20 million for acquisition…