Natomas Cross Canal Berm and Channel Enhancements Project

The Natomas Cross Canal Berm and Channel Enhancements Project authorizes Permit No. 19699 under California Code of Regulations, Title 23, Article 3, Section 6, to implement ecological and structural improvements within the Natomas Cross Canal. The work involves degrading and regrading high-ground areas on three islands in the channel to expand aquatic habitat, planting native riparian vegetation along the channel islands, levee streambanks, and upland zones on the north levee to mitigate wind-induced wave wash erosion, and constructing two segments of landside levee buttresses using excess material from the graded islands. The project also incorporates the approved permits previously issued as Permit No. 1700-1, Permit No. 16293-1, and Permit No. 1896-1 to ensure full regulatory alignment and coordinated implementation. All activities are designed to enhance environmental resilience while reinforcing flood control infrastructure in accordance with adopted flood control plans. The project is managed by Reclamation District 1001 in California, with key contacts including Kimberly Reese as the primary point of contact, Angela Nguyen-Tan as Senior Environmental Scientist, and Tom Engler as District Engineer. The forecast was posted on May 26, 2026, and the work will occur at the Natomas Cross Canal within California. No solicitation number or NAICS code has been provided, indicating this is a preliminary notice rather than an active procurement. The project’s intent is to balance flood protection with ecological restoration, using locally sourced materials and targeted vegetation to stabilize levees and improve habitat quality.