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.
