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HomeWater CodeDiv. 6Pt. 6Ch. 2Art. 3§ 12685 Pajaro River Flood Protection

§ 12685 Pajaro River Flood Protection

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§ 12685 Pajaro River Flood Protection

Key Takeaways

  • •The state has a plan to protect areas around the Pajaro River from floods.
  • •The plan follows suggestions from a report by the Chief of Engineers.
  • •The estimated cost for the state to do this work is $294,840.

Example

Imagine a small town near the Pajaro River that often gets flooded when it rains a lot.

The state has a plan to build things like stronger banks or barriers along the river to stop the water from flooding the town. This plan was suggested by an expert, and the state expects to spend about $294,840 to make it happen.

AI-generated — May contain errors. Not legal advice. Always verify source.

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§ 12685 Pajaro River Flood Protection

The plan of improvement for flood protection on the Pajaro River and tributaries is adopted and authorized substantially in accordance with the recommendations of the Chief of Engineers in House Document Numbered 505, Seventy-eighth Congress, Second Session, at an estimated cost to the State of two hundred ninety-four thousand eight hundred forty dollars ($294,840). (Added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 196.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

flood protectionPajaro RiverHouse Document Numbered 505Chief of Engineers

Related Statutes

  • § 12722 Alameda Creek Flood Protection
  • § 12670.10 American River Flood Protection
  • § 12671 Ventura River Flood Projects
  • § 12676 Santa Ana River Flood Projects
  • § 12687.5 Pajaro River Flood Control Funding

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Water Code. Section 12685.
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