The Fresno Metropolitan Flood Control District provides flood control and urban storm water services in a 399-square mile watershed located between the Kings and San Joaquin Rivers. The District is home to roughly 690,000 people and includes both urban and agricultural land uses. The Fresno/Clovis urban area is served by a system of roughly 700 miles of pipeline and more than 150 stormwater retention basins. Capital facilities are funded through local development ordinances and operations are funded through a limited voter authorized tax. The District also provides Clean Water Act compliance assistance to businesses and industries that are subject to stormwater related regulations.
The Fresno Metropolitan Flood Control District provides flood control and urban storm water services in a 399-square mile watershed located between the Kings and San Joaquin Rivers. The District is home to roughly 690,000 people and includes both urban and agricultural land uses. The Fresno/Clovis urban area is served by a system of roughly 700 miles of pipeline and more than 150 stormwater retention basins. Capital facilities are funded through local development ordinances and operations are funded through a limited voter authorized tax. The District also provides Clean Water Act compliance assistance to businesses and industries that are subject to stormwater related regulations.
