Photo Credit: San Fransisco Chronicle
On Thursday, Gov. Gavin Newsom announced the funding, saying the state will pay the $17 - $20 million needed to raise the levee from 188 feet above sea level to 192 feet, the historical level needed to protect the community from flooding.
The 14.5-mile engineering project is critical to protecting civilians and local businesses dry. Water in Tulare Lake is currently at 179 feet and rising.
“California is facing unprecedented weather whiplash – we just experienced the driest three years on record, and now we’re dealing with historic flooding. Our investments must match this reality of climate-driven extremes. We’re committing even more resources to support communities up and down the state as they continue responding to the impacts of this year’s storms” said Governor Gavin Newsom.
NASA image of the current size of the Tulare Lake
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