1997 Flood Recovery

The January 1997 flood was the largest experienced in Yosemite by this generation. The water volume of the Merced River reached 24,600 cubic feet per second, the highest flow in 80 years of recording. We know there have been three other floods of similar magnitude since 1937. The primary flood recovery objective was to restore facilities and operations in a way that would prevent destruction from future high water events. Secondly, the park wanted to make sure that flood recovery projects were compatible with the park's long range vision as defined in the 1980 General Management Plan.

Documents pertaining to the 1997 Flood Recovery:

• Yosemite 1997 Flood Recovery Final Report
• Appendix A - 1997 Emergency Supplemental Appropriations Act
• Appendix B - Yosemite - Flood Recovery Action Plan
• Appendix C - Completion Reports
• Appendix D - Flood Funding Obligations by Year and Fund Source
• Appendix E - Flood Funding - Project Status Summary
• Appendix F - GAO Report B-281665
• Appendix H - Chronology of Litigation Events
• Appendix I - Settlement Agreement 2009-09-29