§ 12700 Flood Control District Projects

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•Two special groups in Sonoma and Mendocino counties work with the Army to control floods and save water.
•They can change their plans if needed to do their job better.
•Their job is to follow the rules in Chapters 1 and 2 of their law book.

Example

A big storm is coming, and the river might flood a town.

The flood control groups can work with the Army to build barriers or change their old plans to stop the flood and keep people safe.

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§ 12700 Flood Control District Projects

The Sonoma County Flood Control and Water Conservation District and the Mendocino County Russian River Flood Control and Water Conservation Improvement District, or either such agency as appropriate, in conjunction with the Department of the Army, shall execute the plans and projects referred to in Section 12698 and exercise all powers granted by law to the districts, and the districts may make such modifications and amendments to the plans as may be necessary to execute them for the purposes of Chapters 1 and 2 of this part. (Amended by Stats. 1963, Ch. 685.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

Sonoma County Flood Control and Water Conservation District Mendocino County Russian River Flood Control and Water Conservation Improvement District Department of the Army Section 12698 Chapters 1 and 2

References

Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
California Legislature. Water Code. Section 12700.

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