Jay Punia Named General Manager of California Reclamation Board.SACRAMENTO, Calif. -- Jay Punia, the Department of Water Resources' point man in fighting California floods, today was named General Manager of The Reclamation Board, the state agency overseeing Central Valley flood control projects. Punia, Chief of DWR's Flood Operations Branch since 1998, was named General Manager on a 5-0 vote of The Reclamation Board, whose members are appointed by the Governor. His appointment is effective September 1. "I am extremely pleased," Punia said. "With the increased focus on flood protection by the Schwarzenegger administration, we have a once in a lifetime chance for improving flood protection for residents of the Sacramento and San Joaquin valleys Noun 1. San Joaquin Valley - a vast valley in central California known for its rich farmland Calif., California, Golden State, CA - a state in the western United States on the Pacific; the 3rd largest state; known for earthquakes ." "The Reclamation Board is extremely fortunate to have Jay join our team," said Board President Ben Carter. "He is well qualified with his 25 years of experience at DWR DWR Design Within Reach DWR Department of Water Resources DWR Direct Web Remoting (Easy Ajax for Java) DWR Durable Water Repellency DWR Delayed Word Recall (medical testing) DWR Driving While Revoked and particularly his last eight years at the Flood Operations Center The facility or location on an installation, base, or facility used by the commander to command, control, and coordinate all crisis activities. See also base defense operations center; command center. . Jay has the unanimous support of board members and we look forward to working with him." A civil engineer, Punia has coordinated flood operations among state, federal, and local agencies, including working closely with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, The Reclamation Board's federal partner in constructing, operating and maintaining flood control works. Substantial improvements to The Reclamation Board's levee levee (lĕv`ē) [Fr.,=raised], embankment built along a river to prevent flooding by high water. Levees are the oldest and the most extensively used method of flood control. inspection and encroachment An illegal intrusion in a highway or navigable river, with or without obstruction. An encroachment upon a street or highway is a fixture, such as a wall or fence, which illegally intrudes into or invades the highway or encloses a portion of it, diminishing its width or area, but control programs have been made under Punia's leadership in coordinating DWR and Board efforts. Punia also initiated a memorandum of understanding A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) is a legal document describing a bilateral or multilateral agreement between parties. It expresses a convergence of will between the parties, indicating an intended common line of action and may not imply a legal commitment. with the Corps of Engineers that clarifies state and federal policies and expedites coordinated response to floods. Punia, 51, has both bachelor and master's degrees master's degree n. An academic degree conferred by a college or university upon those who complete at least one year of prescribed study beyond the bachelor's degree. Noun 1. in civil engineering, and is a licensed Professional Civil Engineer. He resides in Sacramento County. The Department of Water Resources operates and maintains the State Water Project, provides dam safety and flood control and inspection services, assists local water districts in water management and water conservation planning, and plans for future statewide water needs. |
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