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Agency updates multiple flood projects: Sutter Bypass design, Oroville levy inspection, Robinson's Riffle and Thermolito Afterbay progress
Summary
At the March 12 meeting agency staff reported 65% design on the 5.2-mile Sutter Bypass East Levee project, coordination with FEMA on remapping, a scheduled Army Corps one-time levee inspection for the Oroville city levee, and progress on the Oroville Wildlife Area Robinson's Riffle and Thermolito Afterbay campground projects.
Agency staff briefed the board on several program and project updates at the March 12, 2025, meeting.
Sutter Bypass East Levee: The agency reported the 5.2-mile Sutter Bypass East Levee project is at 65% design. Plans are under review by the state and an independent panel of experts. Staff said they will begin the Central Valley Flood Protection Board encroachment-permit process once required environmental documents are complete and that doing so will initiate the Corps 408 review. Staff noted the agency is monitoring a Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) process that could affect federal grant eligibility; the project team estimates nearly $50 million in construction funding associated with the project.
Oroville city levee: Staff said the Army Corps accepted the City of Oroville levee for a one-time levee inspection under the Corps'…
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