Big Valley Basin Agricultural Managed Aquifer Recharge Pilot Study

The Big Valley Basin Agricultural Managed Aquifer Recharge Pilot Study is a project managed by Modoc County to evaluate the feasibility of agricultural managed aquifer recharge in California. The initiative involves the use of three points of diversion located in Modoc and Lassen Counties to divert water from the Pit River and Ash Creek during the winter months, specifically from December 1 to March 14. This water is intentionally infiltrated for groundwater storage to support municipal, domestic, and agricultural water uses within the basin. The project is designated as a forecast with a posted date of August 11, 2025. It is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act pursuant to Executive Order N-7-22, Action 12, and adheres to various Public Resources Code sections. While the project outlines specific performance locations and a defined operational window, there are no specified contract values, federal acquisition regulation clauses, or formal procurement evaluation factors provided, as the documentation primarily focuses on environmental compliance and project logistics.