LOCATION AND DESCRIPTION:
The project encompasses Murrieta Creek in Riverside, California. Murrieta Creek is a significant tributary to the Santa Margarita River. The project is multi-purpose flood control, environmental restoration, and recreation project along 7.5 miles of Murrieta Creek. The authorized project’s major features include approximately 7 miles of channel improvements, three bridge replacements; a 270-acre detention basin with 163 acres of wetland restoration; and a 49-acre recreation park. The project is designed to protect the 1% flood event for the cities of Temecula and Murrieta. The project is divided into four construction phases.
AUTHORIZATION: Public Law 106-377 Energy and Water Appropriation, 2001, Section 103, Public Law 107-66 Energy and Water Appropriation, 2002.
ACTIVITIES FOR FY 2023: Carryover funding will be used to continue development of the General Reevaluation Report (GRR) Study through completion of the Tentative Selected Plan required NEPA coordination, and development of the Draft Report.
FY 2024 PLANNED ACCOMPLISHMENTS: FY23 President’s Budget funding will be carried over and used to complete the GRR Study in FY24.
ISSUES AND OTHER INFORMATION: A Post Authorization Change Report (PACR) is being prepared to address uneconomical reaches of the project and the potential for a 902 issue. The PACR will be a GRR and include an assessment and documentation to determine if modifications to the authorized project are recommended. The GRR will include an updated economic evaluation to determine and update benefits to cost ratio. See separate Construction Fact Sheet for status of Murrieta Creek construction.
FINANCIAL SUMMARY:
As of: 1 Mar 23 INVESTIGATION
Estimated Federal Cost $1,600,000
Estimated Non-Federal Cost $1,500,000
Total Estimated Project Cost $3,100,000
Allocation thru FY22 $1,100,000
President’s Budget for FY23 $500,000
Conference Add for FY23 $0
Approved IIJA FY23 $0
Workplan for FY23 $0
President’s Budget for FY24 $0
Approved IIJA FY24 $0
Workplan for FY24 TBD
Balance to Complete After FY24 $0
CONGRESSIONAL INTEREST: Senators Butler and Padilla; Representatives: Calvert (CA-41); and Peters (CA-50)
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