Battle Creek Ranch Water Rights Retirement Project

The Battle Creek Ranch Water Rights Retirement Project, identified by WCB Project Tracker ID 2025127, is a forecast initiative approved by the California Wildlife Conservation Board. The project involves River Partners ceasing the diversion of water through the Orwick Ditch Diversion, specifically statement number S025803, located in Anderson, Tehama County. Under Water Code section 1707, this water will be dedicated to instream flow in Battle Creek to support fish and wildlife. Additionally, River Partners may change the Point of Diversion for these water rights. The project is classified as a minor alteration to land and water and is exempt under CEQA Section 15304, Class 4. Administrative oversight is managed by Rebecca Fris, the Deputy Executive Director of the Wildlife Conservation Board. The project is associated with NAICS code 541620 and was formally noted in a Notice of Exemption dated November 24, 2025.