ViewFinder  Overcoming the Deluge: California's Plan for Managing Floods

Get a firsthand look at how Californians manage floods, especially in the Central Valley. Details

 

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Episode: Overcoming the Deluge: California's Plan for Managing Floods

Katrina put a spotlight on Sacramento as the city that faces the greatest risk of flooding in the U.S. because of its two rivers: the American and the Sacramento. The century-old levee system is put to the test every five to seven years by a significant flood event.

• Visit the Overcoming the Deluge: California's Plan for Managing Floods webpage

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Duration: (26:52)
Premiere Date: 11/08/2011
Episode Expires: Never
TV Rating: NR
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