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HomeWater CodeDiv. 6Pt. 6Ch. 2Art. 3§ 12718 Contra Costa County Flood Control

§ 12718 Contra Costa County Flood Control

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§ 12718 Contra Costa County Flood Control

Key Takeaways

  • •The Contra Costa County Flood Control and Water Conservation District works with the Army to carry out flood control and water projects.
  • •They can change the plans if needed to make sure the projects work well.
  • •The projects are meant to help with flood control and water conservation in the area.

Example

Imagine a river near your town keeps flooding every year, causing damage to homes and roads.

The Contra Costa County Flood Control and Water Conservation District would work with the Army to build things like stronger levees or better drainage systems to stop the flooding. If they find a better way to do it while working, they can change their plans to make sure it works.

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§ 12718 Contra Costa County Flood Control

The Contra Costa County Flood Control and Water Conservation District, in conjunction with the Department of the Army, shall execute the plans and projects referred to in Section 12716 and exercise all powers granted to it in the Contra Costa County Flood Control and Water Conservation District Act (Chapter 1617, Statutes of 1951), and the district may make such modifications or amendments to the plans as may be necessary to execute them for the purposes of Chapters 1 (commencing with Section 12570) and 2 (commencing with Section 12639) of this part. (Added by Stats. 1961, Ch. 211.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

Contra Costa County Flood Control and Water Conservation DistrictDepartment of the ArmySection 12716Contra Costa County Flood Control and Water Conservation District ActChapter 1617, Statutes of 1951Chapters 1 and 2

Related Statutes

  • § 12718.3 Contra Costa County Flood Control
  • § 12749.2 Flood Control Project Execution
  • § 12681 Flood Control District Plan
  • § 12681.3 Flood Control Plan Execution
  • § 12696 San Diego Army Project Plans

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Water Code. Section 12718.
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