Who We AreThe American River Flood Control District has been providing flood protection to the citizens of the Sacramento community for over 75 years. Formed by an act of the State Legislature in 1927 our…
We Value Your InputIn our daily activities to maintain and inspect the levees in our District, we are fortunate to meet and talk with many homeowners, residents, and recreationists. We see our role as more than a public…
Employment OpportunitiesAmerican River Flood Control District is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and makes employmnet decisions on the basis of merit. District policy prohibits unlawful discrimination based on…
Improving the River Park Levee SlopeIn the past, some residents whose property is next to the River Park levee obtained permits to install landscaping and vegetation terraces at the bottom of the levee, also known as the levee toe. For…
Flood Fight TrainingEvery fall there are the reminders that winter is coming. Leaves change colors and start to fall; clouds gather and sprinkle us with rain; and, if you are around Cal Expo, you'll see crews of levee…
Living Next to a LeveeA levee is an important flood control structure, maintained for your protection. These levees are so important that they are under control of local, state, and federal agencies.
