Potential Acquisition of Real Property for Continued Public Recreation at Woodward Reservoir

The South San Joaquin Irrigation District is planning the potential acquisition of real property parcels from the County of Stanislaus located adjacent to the Woodward Reservoir in Oakdale, California. The primary objective of this acquisition is to ensure the continuation of public recreation and the management of all existing operations and uses on the affected parcels. The District intends to maintain current land use without any proposed or contemplated changes to the existing operations. This project is currently categorized as a forecast with a posted date of June 24, 2026, and is associated with NAICS code 531390. A Notice of Exemption was submitted on June 23, 2026, claiming categorical and common-sense exemptions under the Public Resources Code, as the acquisition is not expected to result in significant environmental impacts. Mia S. Brown, General Counsel for the District, serves as the primary point of contact for this matter.