Napa River Flood Protection Project
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The Napa River Flood Protection Project is a comprehensive civil works initiative in Napa, California, designed to reduce flooding risks while restoring river habitats and integrating recreational and environmental enhancements into the riverfront.
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| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
civil works project
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flood control project ⓘ |
| addressesProblem |
loss of riparian and wetland habitat along the Napa River
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recurrent flooding in Napa ⓘ |
| benefits |
enhanced riverfront recreation
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improved fish habitat ⓘ improved riparian habitat ⓘ increased public access to the river ⓘ reduced frequency of damaging floods ⓘ support for downtown economic revitalization ⓘ |
| country |
United States of America
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surface form:
United States
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| designedToProtect |
commercial areas in Napa
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downtown Napa NERFINISHED ⓘ residential areas in Napa ⓘ |
| designPrinciple |
reconnection of river to its historic floodplain
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use of natural and nature-based features ⓘ work with the river rather than against it ⓘ |
| environmentalObjective |
enhance biodiversity in riparian corridor
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improve water quality in the Napa River ⓘ |
| fundingSource |
Napa County local sales tax revenues
ⓘ
United States government ⓘ
surface form:
federal government of the United States
|
| implementsConcept |
living river approach
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non-structural flood management ⓘ |
| includesComponent |
bank stabilization using bioengineering
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bicycle and pedestrian trails ⓘ bridge modifications ⓘ floodplain terraces ⓘ levee setbacks ⓘ oxbow and side-channel restoration ⓘ public parks along the river ⓘ riparian vegetation planting ⓘ riverfront promenades ⓘ tidal marsh enhancement near the river mouth ⓘ wetland restoration ⓘ |
| integratesWith |
Napa riverfront redevelopment
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downtown Napa land use planning ⓘ |
| leadAgency | U.S. Army Corps of Engineers NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| localPartner |
City of Napa
NERFINISHED
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Napa County Flood Control and Water Conservation District NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| locatedIn |
Napa County, California
NERFINISHED
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Napa, California NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| locatedOnRiver | Napa River NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| planningBegan | 1990s ⓘ |
| primaryGoal |
environmental enhancement
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flood risk reduction ⓘ habitat restoration ⓘ integration of recreation with flood management ⓘ |
| voterApproval | Measure A sales tax in Napa County ⓘ |
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