DATE:
April 23, 2025
FL01
TO:
Flood Control District Board of Directors
SUBJECT
Title
ADOPT RESOLUTION TO ACCEPT CALIFORNIA STREAM GAGE IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (CALSIP) GRANT FROM CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF WATER RESOURCES, AUTHORIZE ADDITIONAL ACTION TO COMPLETE GRANT PROCESS, AND CEQA EXEMPTION FINDING (DISTRICTS: 2 & 5)
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OVERVIEW
The San Diego County Flood Control District (District) was formed to provide for the control of flood and storm waters in the unincorporated county; to preserve such waters for beneficial uses such as water supply, groundwater percolation, recreation, and environment; to protect land, properties, facilities, and people from damage caused by storm and flood waters; and to protect, preserve, and restore the watersheds within the unincorporated county.
The District operates the Automatic Local Evaluation in Real-Time (ALERT) Flood Warning System, which provides real-time data for flood forecasting and emergency response. The ALERT system consists of 120 monitoring stations that track water levels in rivers and streams, rainfall amounts, and lake levels in real-time. The need for an expanded and modernized flood monitoring system was underscored by the major flooding in the region during the January 2024 storms. These extreme weather events demonstrated the importance of real-time data collection in protecting residents, preparing emergency responders, and informing decision-making. Multiple agencies and departments use this data to enhance flood preparedness and response.
The District applied for funding through the California Stream Gage Improvement Program (CalSIP) in September 2024 and has since received notice of an award for $642,000 from the California Department of Water Resources (DWR).This funding will fund the installation of four new stream gages on Pine Valley Creek, Pala Creek, Lower San Vicente Creek, and Santa Maria Creek, as well as the reactivation of two gages on the San Luis Rey River and San Felipe C...
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