Goodyear Slough Invasive Phragmites Removal

The project aims to address the spread of invasive phragmites in Goodyear Slough, California, which has impaired water flow, degraded water quality, and diminished wildlife habitat. Over the five-year period from 2026 to 2031, herbicide treatments will be applied as needed to reduce the density and expansion of this invasive species, with the goal of restoring natural hydrologic function and ecological health to the slough. All activities are focused solely on controlling phragmites and improving conditions for native species and aquatic systems. The California Department of Water Resources is leading this initiative under the Suisun Marsh Program, with Philip Choy, Suisun Marsh Program Manager, serving as the primary point of contact. The project is listed as a forecast with no solicitation number or set-aside details, indicating it is in the planning phase ahead of future procurement. The work will be conducted entirely within California, specifically at Goodyear Slough, and is intended to provide long-term ecological benefits by reversing the negative impacts of phragmites encroachment.