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One of Zone 7's main missions is to control storm and flood water in order to protect life and property from damage and destruction. Before Zone 7 implemented flood protection in the Valley, many areas were often covered with water during heavy rains. For historic flooding photos, click here.
Our existing system
Zone 7 owns and maintains 37 miles of flood protection channels within a 425-square-mile area, about a third of all the Valley's channels and creeks. Read more...
The Stream Management Master Plan
After eight years of planning, Zone 7 has adopted plans for a new, more environmentally friendly way to provide flood protection to Valley residents and businesses. Read more...
Who pays for flood protection?
Property taxes are the primary source of funding to operate and maintain the existing flood-protection system, although the agency also receives some state and federal grant funding. Development fees pay for flood-protection system expansion. Read more...
Flooding: What you can do to prepare
Some of the Bay Area's worst flooding has occurred in the late winter and early spring months. Here are some tips on how to prepare your home or property. Read more...
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