In case you missed it, the Natomas Basin made it into the Los Angeles Times last week in a story about Sacramento officials' flood prep.My fave part of this article? It appears the reporter failed to … [Read more...]
Fixing Levees Not An ‘Emergency’
April 19, 2008 by Leave a Comment
Flood officials have decided repair of Natomas-area levees is not a "state of emergency" and are urging Gov. Schwarzenegger not to support such an effort.Such news could be a blow to residents and … [Read more...]
An Update On The Fix It Now Group
April 6, 2008 by Leave a Comment
On March 24, reps from the Fix It Now group met with the Sacramento Area Flood Control Agency about the time line for fixing Natomas-area levees and restoring the neighborhood's 150- to 200-year flood … [Read more...]
Will Flood Assessment Impact Development?
March 21, 2008 by Leave a Comment
The Sacramento Business Journal today reports on the flood assessment approved nearly a year ago by area voters and how it may stall small building projects. … [Read more...]
From The Mailbox: What Is RD 1000?
March 20, 2008 by Leave a Comment
Reclamation District No. 1000 was created in 1911 through an act of the State Legislature.The district's purpose: To protect the lives and property of those within its boundary of Natomas.Since the … [Read more...]
Flood Forum Set
March 6, 2008 by Leave a Comment
A comprehensive flood-control study for the Sacramento region is being launched by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.Called a "general re-evaluation report," it updates a plan first approved by … [Read more...]
Fix It Now (Please?)
March 3, 2008 by 1 Comment
A broken levee on the Sacramento River. Photo by the U.S. Corps of EngineersA coalition of residents, businesses, property owners and managers have joined forces to advocate the expedited repair of … [Read more...]
City Help Understanding Flood Insurance
February 23, 2008 by Leave a Comment
Recently the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) announced it will issue new flood insurance rate maps for the Natomas Basin.City of Sacramento officials expect the new rate maps to become … [Read more...]
FEMA And Building In Unincorporated Natomas
February 15, 2008 by Leave a Comment
As previously reported by THE BUZZ there are pending changes to the FEMA regulatory floodplain in the Natomas area that will freeze building permits.Anyone who desires to construct a new structure or … [Read more...]
Governor Approves Levee Repair Funding
February 7, 2008 by 1 Comment
Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger on Wednesday said the state will speed up $211 million of funding for levee improvements in Natomas. The money will come from bond debt approved by voters in November … [Read more...]
