What significant action did the Central Valley Flood Protection Board take in 2010?

The Central Valley Flood Protection Board made a vital contribution to flood management in 2010 by adopting the Central Valley Flood Protection Plan. This plan is essential for guiding flood risk management in the Central Valley of California, aiming to improve the protection of communities and infrastructure against flooding events.

The adoption of this plan was based on extensive studies of past floods and the vulnerabilities present in the current flood control system. It outlines strategies for levee maintenance, improvements to existing flood control infrastructure, and the development of new policies to enhance flood safety. This comprehensive approach is significant as it provides a framework for coordinated efforts in flood risk management and emphasizes the need for ongoing investments in flood control systems to reduce risks.

Other options such as issuing a new water bond or regulating groundwater pumping statewide are not actions taken by the Central Valley Flood Protection Board in that year. Similarly, while the proposal for new reservoirs is related to water management, it does not directly relate to the flood protection efforts outlined in the 2010 plan.