Rock Creek Obstruction Clearing South of Hwy 32

The Rock Creek Obstruction Clearing South of Hwy 32 project, managed by the Rock Creek Reclamation District in Chico, California, focuses on restoring flow capacity within the Rock Creek channel sloughs in Butte County. The scope of work involves the removal of debris and wild grape vine plugs that are currently blocking or diverting water flows. This process includes the maceration and removal of downed or leaning trees, as well as the clearing of woody material and soil plugs. To further accommodate flood flows, additional trees will be trimmed to provide a clearance of up to six feet above the land surface, with resulting debris either ground in place or relocated to adjacent banks. Equipment access to the channel will be established at approximately four specific locations to facilitate these operations. The project is categorized as a forecast with a posted date of October 1, 2026, and is overseen by Chairman Darren Rice. According to the filed Notice of Exemption, the project is considered categorically exempt under the Public Resources Code.