North Fork Pit River at Alturas Stream Gage Installation Project

The County of Modoc, through the Modoc Resource Conservation District, plans to install a stream gage and associated monitoring equipment on the North Fork of the Pit River near Alturas, California, to restore historical streamflow monitoring capabilities. This project is funded by the California Department of Water Resources Stream Gage Improvement Program and will include a small datalogger box, PVC conduit, bubbler gage, and staff plates to collect accurate, real-time streamflow data. Installation will involve minimal ground disturbance, limited to the placement of J-hook anchors to secure the conduit and bubbler gage, ensuring environmental impact remains low while enhancing monitoring infrastructure. The equipment will enable continuous data collection critical for water resource management, public safety, water supply planning, and conservation efforts in the region. The project is located in Alturas, California, with a zip code of 96101, and is administered by the Modoc Resource Conservation District under the oversight of California. Michael Colbert, the Projects Manager, serves as the primary point of contact for inquiries and can be reached via email or phone provided in the solicitation. The project was posted on June 18, 2026, and is classified as a forecast under the state’s environmental review system, indicating it is in the planning or pre-award phase with no formal solicitation yet issued. The initiative supports long-term data reliability and regional water stewardship by reinstating monitoring at a historically significant site, contributing to broader efforts in freshwater resource protection and informed decision-making.