Prior to the completion of Friant Dam in 1942, the San Joaquin River supported the southernmost populations of Central Valley...
Central Valley Flood Protection Board
The Central Valley Flood Protection Board (CVFPB) is the State regulatory agency responsible for ensuring that the flood control system in the Central Valley is maintained to appropriate standards. The Flood Board issues encroachment permits, enforces the removal of problematic encroachments, and works with other agencies to improve flood protection structures.