Napa River-Napa Creek Flood Protection Project
After the devastating flood of 1986, the dormant Napa River Flood Project was revitalized. The Project underwent a lengthy redesign and was approved by the local voters in 1998. Construction began in 2000 and is projected to be completed by 2015.
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