For the March 21st ACEC-CA meeting at Haggin Oaks, Mr. Pete Ghelfi, a Director of Engineering of the Sacramento Area Flood Control Agency (SAFCA), provided an update on flood control improvements in the Sacramento area.  He reviewed:

• Progress that has been made on Florin Creek and the benefit the project is having on flood insurance for residents,
• Background and status of the American River Common Features Project that is nearing completion,
• Status of the work on Folsom Dam Joint Federal Project, and
• Work to protect Natomas where $400 million of approximately $780 million of improvements on 42 miles of levees have been completed.

In conclusion, Mr. Ghelfi discussed the cost of achieving a 200-year level of flood protection for the Sacramento area being estimated at approximately $4 billion and that a little more than $1.5 billion has been spent to-date.

The March Meeting also held the honored distinction of being our second successful golf event, following a lunch program.  Great weather, fine company and  a beautiful golf course all made for a great afternoon!