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Will Sacramento Flood?
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: 
Will Sacramento Flood? Our renegade Sacramento flood control system and why we are lucky to have it!”
SACRAMENTO – February 10th, 2012 – A Night at the California State Library presents the fascinating tale of the Sacramento River Flood Control system. Join George Basye as he shares the history and issues surrounding Sacramento’s complex water issues.
George Basye is past President, now Vice President of the California State Library Foundation, having served on that Board for many years. He practiced law with the firm of Downey Brand in Sacramento for 50 years. Most of his time was spent on water and flood control issues involving the Sacramento River and the Sacramento San Joaquin Delta.
The authors’ book Battling the River, a History of Reclamation District No. 108, formed in 1870 will be available for purchase and signature that evening for $15.00 including tax. Wednesday, February 15th Lecture begins at 6:00 p.m., 900 N Street, California History Room, doors open at 5:00 p.m., light refreshments will be served.
A Night at the California State Library formerly Food for Thought: Thinking and Talking at the California State Library, voted “Best Way to Expand Your Mind”, by Sacramento Magazine 2011.
For more information please contact Rebecca Ann Fontaine at rfontaine@library.ca.gov or 916.215.9280.
A Night at the California State Library is made possible by generous donations from the California State Library Foundation.
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Photos: Sacramento City Fires and Floods 1862 East on J Street from Third Street.
For more information please contact Rebecca Ann Fontaine at rfontaine@library.ca.gov or (916) 215-9280.