Sacramento announces flood control projects

The efforts will include maintenance at flood-prone sites along Morrison Creek and the Sacramento River

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Miller Park — home of the Sacramento Marina — is one of six project sites.

Photo by SACtoday Staff

Following the barrage of storms in early 2023, city leaders have announced a series of projects aimed at improving Sacramento’s flood control infrastructure.

The scope of the work includes inspecting various flood-prone sites, repairing fences and levees, clearing out unruly vegetative growth, and removing debris that could either cause flooding or block service roads.

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This map shows some of the planned projects across the city’s eight districts.

Six project sites are expected to receive maintenance throughout the month of May:

  • Upper Morrison Creek from Stockton Boulevard to S. Watt Avenue beginning Thursday, May 4
  • Sacramento River at North Miller Park beginning Tuesday, May 9
  • Union House Creek from Stockton Boulevard to Lower Morrison Creek beginning Thursday, May 11
  • Cascade Ditch beginning Thursday, May 11
  • Arcade Creek from Roseville Road to Marysville Boulevard beginning Tuesday, May 23
  • Lower Morrison Creek at Beach Lake beginning Thursday, May 25

Each project is expected to take several weeks for crews to complete. City staff will be working to connect with — and provide services for — community members affected by the maintenance.

For more information, check out our guide on what to do if your home is flooded.

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