From the Department of Water Resources: The California Department of Water Resources (DWR) has prepared the Central Valley Flood Protection...
Central Valley Flood Protection Board
The Central Valley Flood Protection Board (CVFPB) is the State regulatory agency responsible for ensuring that the flood control system in the Central Valley is maintained to appropriate standards. The Flood Board issues encroachment permits, enforces the removal of problematic encroachments, and works with other agencies to improve flood protection structures.