What is a levee encroachment and why does it matter?
Encroachments on the levee system or floodway must be permitted and regularly evaluated to ensure they will not compromise the integrity of the flood control system. It is also important to ensure that any modifications to the floodway will not adversely affect other properties. Levee encroachments can be the construction of buildings, fencing, grading, trenching, or planting of vegetation on the levee itself, the land, or the waterside of a levee. Encroachments may also consist of non-compliant structures or vegetation blockage that impair our ability to monitor the levee or river system.
The levees and floodway along the Sacramento River protect the lives and property of thousands of Natomas residents, businesses, schools, places of worship, and other critical public infrastructure.
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channels of communication to all members of the public. As part of this commitment, Reclamation District 1000
has a policy of providing an accessible website compatible with the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG 2.1) and
commercial screen reading software. All features of the website are coded to allow individuals with vision and
other impairments to understand and use the website to the same degree as someone without disabilities. We welcome
feedback and can often resolve issues in a timely manner if they arise.
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The compliance officer has received training in website accessibility and updates the site in accordance with those best
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Reclamation District 1000 regularly scans its website to ensure ongoing compliance, and makes timely
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