1. California’s Flood Future Recommendations for Managing the State’s Flood Risk National Association of Flood & Stormwater Management Agencies December 10, 2013

2. Introduction Report Purpose Increase understanding of statewide flood problem Make recommendations for managing flood risk Inform decisions about: – Policies – Financial investments 2

3. Flood Future Report Process 3

4. Introduction DWR Flood Planning 4 SFMP Study Area CVFPP Study Area Central Valley – CVFPP Statewide – Flood Future Report – California Water Plan

5. California’s Flood Future: Report Rollout Highlights, Report, 7 Technical Appendices Public Draft released April 3 for comments 9 Regional meetings statewide Webinars and presentations Final released Nov. 4 5

6. The Problem

7. California experiences many types of flooding 7

8. Hazard What causes harm? Performance How will the system react? Exposure Who and what can be harmed? Vulnerability How susceptible to harm? Consequence How much harm? Flood risk is defined using these factors: 8 Inundation Risk Likelihood and severity of adverse consequences

9. Hazard What causes harm? Performance How will the system react? Exposure Who and what can be harmed? Vulnerability How susceptible to harm? Consequence How much harm? Inundation Risk Likelihood and severity of adverse consequences Hazard What causes harm? Performance How will the system react? Exposure Who and what can be harmed? Vulnerability How susceptible to harm? Consequence How much harm? Flood risk is defined using these factors: 9 Inundation Risk Likelihood and severity of adverse consequences Exposure Who and what can be harmed?

10. 7.3 million Californians live in floodplains 10 Number of People in Floodplain Statewide Total = 7.3 million

11. Number of People in Floodplain Statewide Total = 7.3 million 7.3 million Californians live in floodplains 11 Exposed Population (Millions) 1.5 1.0 0.5 0.0 Santa ClaraOrangeLos Angeles

12. Number of People in Floodplain Statewide Total = 7.3 million 7.3 million Californians live in floodplains 12 Exposed Population (Percent) 100 75 50 25 0 SutterYubaSan Joaquin

13. $575 billion in structures are at risk 13 Number of Structures in Floodplain Statewide Total = $575 billion

14. California’s agricultural economy is at risk 14 Crop Value in Floodplain Statewide Total = $7.5 billion Crop Value in Floodplain Statewide Total = $7.5 billion

15. Critical facilities are at risk 15 Number of Critical Facilities in Floodplain

16. Floodplains are rich in environmental resources 16 Number of Species in Floodplain

17. Flood management authority is complex and fragmented 17 Number of Agencies Statewide Total = 1,343

18. County mapbook example 18

19. 19 Inadequate data Limited understanding by Public and Policymakers Emergency management coordination Inconsistent land use planning Fragmented responsibility Conflicting permit requirements Unstable funding Local agencies speak out

20. Flood infrastructure does not meet current and future needs 800+ projects identified statewide $30-$50+ billion in improvements and projects Will not provide protection from a 100-year flood statewide 20

21. Flood funding is limited and unreliable 21 Inconsistent and insufficient funding Declining local resources Reduced Federal cost shares Challenging revenue structure Cost of flood management misunderstood by public and policy makers

22. The Solution

23. Solutions must use an “Integrated Water Management” approach Combines flood management, water supply, and ecosystem actions Regional and systemwide approach Collaboration and cooperation Array of funding sources 23

24. Recommendation 24 1.Conduct regional flood risk assessments to better understand statewide flood risk. TOOLS

25. Recommendations 25 2.Increase public and policymaker awareness about flood risks to facilitate informed decisions. 3.Increase support for flood emergency preparedness, response, and recovery programs to reduce flood impacts. TOOLS

26. Recommendations 26 4.Encourage land-use planning practices that reduce the consequences of flooding. 5.Conduct flood management from regional, systemwide, and statewide perspectives to provide multiple benefits. PLANS

27. Recommendations 27 6.Increase collaboration among public agencies to improve flood management planning, policies, and investments. 7.Establish sufficient and stable funding mechanisms to reduce flood risk. PLANS

28. We Must Take Action. Now. California’s future depends on: Local, State, and Federal agencies working together Implement policies and projects using an IWM approach Increase awareness of the cost and consequences of flooding Establish investment priorities and sufficient and stable funding Short-term and long-term action and solutions 28

29. Next Steps Bridge the facts and recommendations in California’s Flood Future to a broader document that integrates DWR reports and answers key questions. Provide insight and information to make the case for policy and legislative changes. Support the State’s commitment to Integrated Water Management 29

30. California’s Flood Future Report Recommendations for Managing the States Flood Risk August 2012 For more information: Terri Wegener: Terri Wegener: terri.wegener@water.ca.govterri.wegener@water.ca.gov Craig Conner: Craig Conner: craig.s.conner@usace.army.milcraig.s.conner@usace.army.mil http://www.water.ca.gov/SFMP