What does it do? This program addresses long term erosion protection along the Sacramento River and its tributaries.

Features: Within the Sacramento area, bank protection measures typically consist of large angular rock placed to protect the bank and then a layer of soil/rock material is placed to allow vegetation to grow back on the bank. In addition, dead trees may be added to the mixture for additional habitat value.

Construction Schedule: On-going every year, two sites along the American River and two sites along the east bank of the Sacramento River in the Pocket area are scheduled for construction this summer/fall.

Cost: Typical funding ranges from $20 million to $30 million a year. Only a portion of this amount is spent within SAFCA’s jurisdiction.