Borrow Study for West Sacramento Levee Improvement Projects

The West Sacramento Area Flood Control Agency is initiating a Borrow Study for levee improvement projects located in West Sacramento, Yolo County, specifically near the Sacramento River Deep Water Ship Channel. The primary objective of this project is to conduct basic data collection and resource evaluation by excavating approximately 22 backhoe test pits. This activity is designed to analyze subsurface soil characteristics and determine soil suitability for levee fill, which will support future infrastructure projects aimed at protecting residents and property against a 200-year flood event. The project is classified under NAICS code 541360 and is currently listed as a forecast with a posted date of July 16, 2026. A Notice of Exemption was filed on July 15, 2026, under California Administrative Code title 14, section 15306, as the work involves data collection without significant environmental disturbance. Andrew Farris, the Flood Protection Planner, serves as the primary point of contact for the agency.