​​FLOOD-01

Evaluate and Improve Capacity of Stormwater Infrastructure for High-Intensity Rainfall Events

Measure Summary

Investing in green infrastructure and maintenance of existing infrastructure under the jurisdiction of the County will reduce instances of localized flooding in the county.

Actions

Action FLOOD-01-a: Identify areas where existing infrastructure is vulnerable to flooding and develop comprehensive short- and long-term plans for their maintenance and resilience.  Status: In Progress


Action FLOOD-01-b: Invest in green infrastructure such as rain gardens, bioswales, stormwater tree trenches, green roofs, detention basins, and rain barrels to reduce peak runoff, filter stormwater, and increase groundwater recharge. Establish clear funding sources and implementation guidelines for these projects. Additionally, conduct studies to assess and rank the effectiveness of various flood control methods to help prioritize green infrastructure development. Identify key projects for implementation, prioritizing selection based on vulnerability, effectiveness, and community needs.  Status: Not Started 


Action FLOOD-01-c: Increase maintenance and cleaning of gutters, drainage ditches, and culverts to maximize drainage capacity.  Status: Ongoing

​​Status of Im​​​ple​​mentation​​​

The Department of Water Resources (DWR) Drainage Division is currently working on updating the Sacramento County Hydrology standards. Staff plan to review current storm drain design standards and will determine how the new Hydrology Standards will affect current storm drain design standards. 

​Updated 7/9/2024.


​​​​​​​​​​​​Started

The efforts for this measure have started. 



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