Hamilton City received boost from CALFED for flood protection
$420,000 Will Fund Study for Flood Protection and Ecosystem Restoration on Sacramento River
News release, CALFED - 9/23/02

HAMILTON CITY, GLENN COUNTY – California’s Secretary for Resources Mary Nichols and CALFED Director Patrick Wright announced today, with other state, federal, and local representatives, the commitment of $420,000 to complete a feasibility study for a project to protect Hamilton City from floods while also providing ecosystem restoration benefits to the Sacramento River.

“This project clearly demonstrates the collaboration and cooperation that reflects the spirit of the CALFED Program and the Comprehensive Study – government agencies working together with local interests to meet the most pressing local needs.” said state Secretary for Resources Mary Nichols. “We’re pleased to be part of the solution for Hamilton City.”

This multi-objective study integrates the goals of the CALFED Bay-Delta Program and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and State Reclamation Board Comprehensive Study todevelop plans that integrate flood damage reduction and ecosystem restoration for the Sacramento and San Joaquin River basins. The $420,000 is state funding from Proposition 204, and is delivered through the CALFED Ecosystem Restoration Program.

”This is an immense boost for the local citizens in this area. We have tried for years to raise the revenue for the local cost share to have this study completed. With this assistance, we have a new beginning that we hope will lead to a long-term solution for the town of
Hamilton City,” said Jose Puente, General Manager of the Hamilton City Community Services District.

Local interests involved include Glenn County, the Hamilton City Community Services District (HCCSD), the Sacramento River Conservation Area Forum (SRCAF), and The
Nature Conservancy.

Local residents have been holding ‘Levee Festivals’ twice a year for the past 4 years to raise money for the study by various methods including donations from local landowners. In total, $70,000 has been collected that will now be available for other levee improvements.

The HCCSD has been very instrumental in coordinating the fund raising efforts, and the SRCAF has assisted with bringing diverse interests along the river together to focus on a solution for Hamilton City. #