The Measure
As part of the prioritization of State levee investments called for in RR P4, the Delta Stewardship Council consults with the California Department of Transportation as provided in Water Code section 85307(c) to consider the effects of flood hazards and sea level rise on state highways in the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta.
Measure Details
Under the Delta Levees Investment Strategy project, the Delta Stewardship Council consulted with the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) to consider effects of flood hazards and sea level rise to state highways in the Delta. Additionally, the Delta Adapts project will consider future risk to Delta highways from sea level rise and increased flood risk associated with climate change. Council staff have consulted with Caltrans on this project and will continue to do so.
Delta Plan Strategy
Plan to Protect Delta's Lands and Communities
Delta Plan Recommendation
DP R6. Plan for State Highways. The Delta Stewardship Council, as part of the prioritization of State levee investments called for in Water Code section 85306, should consult with the California Department of Transportation as provided in Water Code section 85307(c) to consider the effects of flood hazards and sea level rise on State highways in the Delta.