The District was established on November 27, 1920. The district was originally formed to deepen, enlarge, or clean out the channel of Butte Creek and other channels necessary to provide adequate drainage of irrigation and stormwater flows for the properties within its boundaries. The district is responsible for maintenance of the Smith Bridge and Moulton Cut in the Butte Sink area to provide water to waterflowl hunters in exchange for accepting drainage water. The District provides services to approximately 276 agricultural and 45 single-family residential parcels for a total of approximately 47,852 acres.
The Trustees meet biannually in February to address insurance issues and in July to adopt a budget. Special meetings are held as needed.
For more information contact Ted Trimble at Western Canal Water District at 530.342.5083.
Area Served:
Parcels: 261 Butte County and 100 in Glenn County
District Size: 64,548 acres, 47852 Butte County, 16,696 acres in Glenn County
Estimated Population: 321 Butte County and 100 Glenn County (2015)
Location: Southwestern Butte County south of Durham heading west to Glenn County
Trustees
Joe Borreyo
Eric Larrabee
Kelby Sheppard
Ted Trimble, Manager
Rochelle Ravert, Secretary
Enabling Legislation: “An Act to Promote Drainage” Section 5 of Act 985
Provided Services: Maintenance of drainage and stormwater conveyance facilities
For more information visit Butte County LAFCO. A copy of the Drainage and Reclamation District Municipal Service Reviews and Sphere of Influence Plans available here.