Welcome

Welcome to the Official Website of the San Joaquin County Flood Control and Water Conservation District.  The District was formed in 1956 to construct, operate, maintain and plan flood control, water supply, drainage and groundwater recharge projects in order to protect life, property, and health of San Joaquin County residents and ensure the economic, environmental and social viability of our community.  The San Joaquin County Board of Supervisors serves as the governing board for the District.  The District is staffed by the San Joaquin County Department of Public Works.

Upcoming Meetings for the Month of July 2009

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Click here to view the San Joaquin County Water Calendar for the month of July.  To check for meeting agendas, click on the name of the meeting on the calendar.

Current News and Events

The San Joaquin County Flood Control and Water Conservation District

Fall 2008 Groundwater Report Is Now Available

Visit the Groundwater Reports page to view this latest report.

The San Joaquin County Flood Control and Water Conservation District Releases Fall 1999 - Spring 2007 Groundwater Report

To view the Fall 1999 - Spring 2007 Groundwater Report and others previously released, click here.

The San Joaquin County Flood Control and Water Conservation District Releases Spring 2008 Groundwater Report

As part of the Groundwater Monitoring Program, water level data is collected from over 550 wells every year during the month of April.  See the results of the Spring data by viewing the District's latest groundwater report.  Please click here.

The San Joaquin County Flood Control and Water Conservation District Releases Fall 2007 Groundwater Report

The purpose of the semi-annual Groundwater Report is to provide information on groundwater conditions in San Joaquin County in relation to groundwater quality, depth, and elevation.  For more information on the Groundwater Report, please click here.

San Joaquin County Reaffirms Opposition to Development of a Peripheral Canal

The County Board of Supervisors adopted Resolution R-08-269 in May 2008, detailing the County's opposition to the Delta Vision Blue Ribbon Task Force Recommendations for the Sacramento-San Joaquin River Delta.  Recommendations include the development of a peripheral canal and/or an isolated water conveyance facility.  Furthermore, the Board of Supervisors soon followed with the adoption of Resolution R-08-363 in June 2008, which outlines the County's coalition with the Counties of Contra Costa, Sacramento, Solano, and Yolo to convey mutual interests surrounding the management of the Sacramento-San Joaquin and greater Bay/Delta Estuary.

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Releases

Preliminary Flood Insurance Rate Maps

On January, 16, 2008, FEMA released preliminary Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMs) for San Joaquin County that are currently undergoing the County's review.  For information on the availability and viewing of the preliminary FIRMs, please visit www.sjgov.org/pubworks/firmpanels.htm.       

For information about Flood Safety and Emergency Preparedness, and Flood Insurance, please go to www.sjgov.org/pubworks/flood_info.htm.

For questions, please contact San Joaquin County Public Works Flood Management Division at

 (209) 468 - 3605.

San Joaquin County Opposes the Development of a Peripheral Canal

On September 18, 2007, the San Joaquin County Board of Supervisors adopted Resolution

R-07-534, which reaffirmed San Joaquin County's position opposing the peripheral canal or any isolated water conveyance facility that would bypass the Delta. 

Click on the links below to view related presentations.

     Resolution Opposing the Peripheral Canal 09-18-07

     Blue Ribbon Task Force Delta Vision Discussion 01-16-08

Find out about the MORE WATER Project at www.MOREWATER.org  

The MORE WATER Project homepage, hosted by the Mokelumne River Water & Power Authority, is now online at www.MOREWATER.org.

Find out about the Groundwater Banking Authority at www.GBAWater.org

Keep up with the activities and accomplishments of the Northeastern San Joaquin County Groundwater Banking Authority at www.GBAWater.org.

San Joaquin County Groundwater Data Center Up and Running 

The San Joaquin County Groundwater Data Center is a centralized interactive groundwater information vehicle that provides access to groundwater data collected and shared by agencies throughout

San Joaquin County.  Click here to access.