Lake Francis Vegetation Management Herbicide Treatment

The contract pertains to the application of herbicides via ground-based backpack sprayers to manage and suppress invasive broom species and other targeted vegetation within areas previously treated as part of ongoing vegetation management initiatives. The primary objective is to sustain the effectiveness of prior control efforts, mitigate the risk posed by hazardous plant growth, and safeguard agency-owned lands and facilities from degradation. This work focuses on maintaining ecological balance and reducing fire hazards by controlling regrowth of invasive plants that threaten native ecosystems and infrastructure integrity. The activity is administered by the Yuba County Water Agency in California, with all work expected to occur within the agency’s jurisdictional areas in the state. The contract is listed as a forecast and was posted on July 27, 2026. Primary points of contact for inquiries are Jacob Vander Meulen, Environmental Manager, and Jessica Nichols, Senior Environmental Scientist, both reachable via provided phone numbers and email addresses. Further details can be accessed through the agency’s online project portal.