General Manager's Corner Updates

 

Operations Update

As we transition into spring and summer, RD784 field operations continue across the District, with crews performing a wide range of maintenance activities. This time of year, the mix of clear and rainy days influences which activities can be completed on any given day.
 

Current Maintenance Activities Include:

  • Animal burrow control along the levees
  • Sheep and goat grazing
  • Trimming of low-hanging tree branches
  • Minor structure repairs, including levee gates
  • Controlled brush pile burning (as conditions allow)
  • Pre- and post-storm maintenance, including vegetation abatement, removal of obstructions from drainage laterals, and regular inspections of all stormwater pump stations

These efforts ensure the District remains well-prepared, even as we approach the end of the 2025–2026 flood season.

 

Interested in Volunteering?

We maintain a registered volunteer program to ensure we have trained community members ready to assist during high water events.

Benefits:

  • Training provided
  • Pre-registered for rapid deployment if needed

To learn more or request a volunteer registration form, contact our office at (530) 742-0520, or send an email to Kim@rd784.org.

Levee Access & Recreation Guidelines

We welcome non-motorized recreation on RD784 urban levees and internal drainage systems—walking, jogging, and biking are all permitted!

Please Note:

🚫 No trespassing on private property
🚫 No camping
🚫 No horseback riding
🚫 No hunting
🚫 No unauthorized motor vehicles

If you observe any unauthorized vehicles, vandalism, or suspicious activity, report it immediately to the Yuba County Sheriff's Department at (530) 749-7777.

Local Weather, River Forecasts & Emergency Info

For real-time weather and river forecasts, and other local situation updates, contact the Yuba County Office of Emergency Services directly:

🌐 Website: https://www.yuba.org/emergency/
📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/YubaCountyOES

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Canals and Ditches – Keep Our Waterways Clear

Reclamation District 784 (RD784) maintains over 60 miles of canals, ditches, and drainage basins that move stormwater to pumping stations. From there, water is discharged into nearby rivers and out of the District.

Illegal dumping of garbage or debris into these waterways can cause blockages and lead to localized flooding.

If you see anyone dumping into ditches or canals, report it immediately to the Yuba County Sheriff’s Office at 530-749-7777.

 

Public Levee Access – Know Before You Go

Not all levees are publicly owned. Some levees are located on private property, and RD784 personnel may only access these areas because the State of California holds right-of-way easements for levee maintenance and operations.

RD784 cannot authorize anyone to access or trespass on private property owned by others. The list below identifies which levees are open to the public for pedestrian access only.

Unauthorized motor vehicles are prohibited on all levees, except where specifically designated for crossing.

Levee Access List

1. Western Pacific Interceptor Canal (Unit 4)

  • Owner: Private property except the first ½ mile north of Plumas Arboga Road, which is owned by the Sacramento San Joaquin Drainage District (SSJDD).
  • Public Access: Pedestrian only (public access limited to SSJDD-owned segment).
  • Legal Access Point: Old Marysville Road at Plumas Arboga Road.
2. Bear River Levee – Unit 3A Urban (WPIC west to Highway 70)
  • Owner: Sacramento San Joaquin Drainage District (SSJDD).
  • Public Access: Open to pedestrians; no motorized vehicles.
  • Legal Access Point: Jamison Creek Way.
3. Bear River Levee – Units 3A Urban & 8 (West of Hwy 70 to Feather River Levee)
  • Owner: Sacramento San Joaquin Drainage District (SSJDD).
  • Public Access: Open to pedestrians; no motorized vehicles.
  • Legal Access Point: South end of County Road 512.
4. Bear River to Star Bend – Unit 2B
  • Owner: TRLIA and SSJDD.
  • Public Access: Open to pedestrians; no motorized vehicles.
  • Legal Access Point: South end of County Road 512.
5. Star Bend – Unit 9 to Linda Water District – Unit 2A
  • Owner: TRLIA and SSJDD.
  • Public Access: Open to pedestrians; no motorized vehicles.
  • Legal Access Points:
    • Star Bend
    • Country Club Drive Gate
6. Linda County Water District – Unit 2A to Highway 70 – Unit 1
  • Owner: SSJDD and TRLIA.
  • Public Access: Open to pedestrians; no motorized vehicles.
  • Legal Access Points:
    • Country Club Drive
    • Garden Avenue
    • Riverside Drive
7. Shad Pad to Simpson Lane – Unit 1
  • Owner: SSJDD
  • Public Access: Open to pedestrians; no motorized vehicles.
  • Legal Access Points:
    • Shad Road
    • Simpson Lane
8. Simpson Lane to Dantoni Road – Unit 1
  • Owner: Mostly private property
  • Public Access: No public access
  • Legal Access: None
9. Dantoni Road – Unit 7 to Goldfields Levee
  • Owner: TRLIA
  • Public Access: Open to pedestrians; no motorized vehicles.
  • Legal Access Points:
    • Dantoni Road
    • Brophy Road

 

Thank you for reading, and stay safe!

Patrick Meagher, General Manager