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Bad Floods

Good Floods

“ The CVFPP, wherever feasible, will promote natural dynamic hydrologic and geomorphic processes; increase and improve the quality, diversity, and connectivity of riparian, wetland, flood plain, and shaded riverine aquatic habitats, including the agricultural and ecological values of these lands; and promote the recovery and stability of native species populations and overall biotic community diversity. (WC 9616(a)).” SB 5

“ The CVFPP, wherever feasible, will promote natural dynamic hydrologic and geomorphic processes; increase and improve the quality, diversity, and connectivity of riparian, wetland, flood plain, and shaded riverine aquatic habitats, including the agricultural and ecological values of these lands; and promote the recovery and stability of native species populations and overall biotic community diversity. (WC 9616(a)).”

River Zone Maps Better background Pre-1850 1993 Riparian Habitat Sacramento Valley 1850 and 1993

Threatened and Endangered Species

Wildlife Habitat

Oroville Dam-recent photo Dams Alter the Hydrograph

Habitat and Wildlife Respond to the Hydrograph

Levee Construction Levees Disconnect Floodplains

Revetment Replaces SRA

Channel Migration Over Time

Infrastructure Replaces Habitat

Wildlife Requires Specific Structural Components

Walnut in river Design and Build a Better Future

Habitat as a Flood Protection Tool

Flow Direction and Velocity

Control Erosion

Deposition

Trap Debris

Protect Against Wave Wash

Feather River Bear River Setback Levee Levee Setback

Reconnect the River with its Floodplain

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