PD-24-21 Sacramento River Floodplain Enhancement Project

The PD-24-21 Sacramento River Floodplain Enhancement Project, identified by solicitation number RMP-2026-0050-R2, is a restoration initiative located on approximately 58 acres across two parcels in Colusa County, California. The project focuses on removing existing earthen berms and grading floodplain habitat to increase swale inundation frequency and establish positive drainage toward the Sacramento River. These efforts are designed to restore natural geomorphic and hydrologic processes, improve seasonal floodplain connectivity, and enhance juvenile salmonid rearing habitat while eliminating fish stranding hazards caused by artificial barriers. Managed by the California Department of Fish and Wildlife and the County of Colusa, the project is designated as a Qualifying Restoration Project under section 1671(d)(1) of the Fish and Game Code. The scope includes the restoration and enhancement of riparian habitat followed by ongoing monitoring and adaptive management of the land. A Notice of Determination issued on September 10, 2026, confirms that the project will not have a significant effect on the environment within the jurisdiction of the Department of Fish and Wildlife, provided that specific mitigation measures are implemented as conditions of approval.