Reclamation District No. 1600 DMP Drainage Pipe Replacement Project

Reclamation District No. 1600 is implementing the Deferred Maintenance Program Drainage Pipe Replacement Project in Yolo County, California. The project involves the in-kind replacement of a 48-inch gravity drainage pipe and its associated gate structure, which have exceeded their functional lifespan. The pipe passes through a levee to convey water from agricultural lands east of Woodland into the Tule Canal within the Yolo Bypass. The replacement will maintain the existing pipe size, function, and alignment, with the specific site of performance located southeast of Knights Landing at Levee Mile 0.36, District Station 19+20. The project has undergone environmental review in compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act, resulting in a Mitigated Negative Declaration. This assessment determined that the project would have no significant environmental impacts provided that specific mitigation measures for air quality, biological resources, hydrology, and cultural or tribal resources are implemented. Key administrative contacts include District President Michele Clark and Principal Engineer Mike Kynett of MBK Engineers. Special requirements include strict confidentiality regarding archaeological site locations and mandatory protocols for the discovery of human remains, requiring immediate notification of the County Coroner and, if applicable, the Native American Heritage Commission.